4 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report describes two scalp lichen simplex chronicus cases with hair loss and intense itching, noting unique dermoscopic and histopathological features.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report highlights how chronic bacterial folliculitis may contribute to persistent inflammation in lichen simplex chronicus and emphasizes the value of DIF and IHC in diagnosing obscure cases.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reports a case of neurodermatitis where a combination of intralesional steroids, oral doxepin, and psychotherapy resulted in complete symptom remission and hair regrowth, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional factors in treatment.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that pruritus and xerosis were the most common skin complaints among the geriatric population attending a dermatology clinic in Puducherry.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.
June 2021 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” This study found that among dermatologists surveyed, 51.9% routinely prescribe the psychotropic agent Doxepin for treating geriatric patients with psycho cutaneous conditions.
October 2023 in “Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas (JMUST Online)” This study reported that among Filipino elderly patients, xerosis/xerotic eczema was the most common dermatological condition leading to consultation, with inflammatory dermatoses being the predominant category of skin diseases observed from 2014 to 2018 at a tertiary hospital's dermatology service.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study surveyed dermatologists and found that Doxepin was the most preferred anti-depressant for treating psycho dermatoses in elderly patients.
November 2022 in “PubMed” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of stress-related dermatologic diseases increased, despite overall reduced clinic visits, suggesting dermatologists should be more aware of these conditions.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting JAK signaling can unexpectedly trigger hair growth in resting-phase mouse skin, implicating JAK-STAT pathways and oncostatin M in maintaining hair follicle stem cell quiescence.
This article reviews the complex causes of scalp pruritus and emphasizes the importance of thorough diagnosis, though some cases may lack a clear cause and rely on empirical treatment to alleviate symptoms.
304 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that videodermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy for scalp and hair disorders beyond simple clinical inspection and reveals novel disease features that could improve clinical understanding.
42 citations
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January 2003 in “International Journal of Gynecological Pathology” This research observed that multifocal pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia may explain some cases of squamous nests in vulvar lichen sclerosus with lichen simplex chronicus, potentially as a reaction to tissue damage rather than squamous cell carcinoma.
90 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews lichen planopilaris, a chronic scarring alopecia, and explores recent treatment developments, but it reports no new clinical results.
59 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review discusses the complex causes and treatment challenges of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, emphasizing the need for biomarkers to predict treatment responses; it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This abstract discusses Lichen Sclerosus, a chronic skin condition affecting the genitals, highlighting its symptoms, complications, and impact on quality of life, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found a strong association between thyroid disorders and dermatological conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and melasma, suggesting a benefit to including thyroid function tests in routine investigations for these conditions.
42 citations
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June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that 'black dots' seen under trichoscopy are not specific to alopecia areata and may occur in various other hair and scalp conditions.
90 citations
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review outlines the classification, histopathologic presentation, and pathogenetic concepts of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for clinicopathologic correlation.
21 citations
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews various causes and investigative techniques for different forms of alopecia and reports no new findings.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the complex skin changes associated with obesity and the potential benefits of nutritional interventions for inflammatory skin diseases, without reporting new clinical results.
291 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
7 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article describes the various presentations of oral lichen planus and notes it often requires topical or systemic immunosuppressive treatment for associated discomfort, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This review discusses current treatments and management strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting the mixed effectiveness of various therapies, including surgery, antibiotics, and hormonal treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
44 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study introduces the "HoVert" technique, which generates both vertical and horizontal sections from a single biopsy to effectively differentiate lichen planopilaris from discoid lupus erythematosus in alopecia cases.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This article reviews common dermatologic conditions seen in primary care, such as acne and skin cancer, but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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November 2014 This chapter reviews patchy hair loss due to skin disease, nail disorders related to chronic trauma, and treatments for small carcinomas, but it reports no new clinical findings.