26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
25 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
23 citations,
December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
19 citations,
September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
18 citations,
March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
17 citations,
June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” Patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease often have skin problems like vitiligo and alopecia areata.
8 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Higher social status is linked to earlier diagnosis and better treatment results for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in women.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society” Most dogs with paw inflammation had chronic issues, often due to allergies, and certain breeds were more affected.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Most patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus in Bangladesh are young women, with chronic forms and photosensitivity being common.
1 citations,
July 1973 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
1 citations,
July 1965 in “Postgraduate medicine” Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
March 2019 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Skin problems are common and early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and certain immune system markers are important for diagnosis and treatment.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most lupus patients in coastal Kerala had skin-specific lesions that could help diagnose the disease, and non-specific skin issues were linked to more severe, systemic lupus.
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow thinning.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
8 citations,
July 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain microRNAs might help identify and understand Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
22 citations,
January 2012 in “Mediators of inflammation” Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
12 citations,
November 2020 in “Transplant international” Hand and forearm transplants can be successful long-term, but they come with challenges like rejection and side effects from immunosuppression.
78 citations,
August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
9 citations,
June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
37 citations,
September 2008 in “The American journal of surgical pathology” Hair follicle hyperplasia is common in both benign and malignant skin lymphoproliferative disorders, with a proposed new term "pseudolymphomatous adnexitis."
33 citations,
November 2014 in “Military Medicine” The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.