Certain KIR genes in Indian SLE patients are linked to disease severity and could be biomarkers.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
22 citations,
November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
25 citations,
June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
61 citations,
May 2016 in “Scientific reports” The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Ginger extract helps hair growth and reduces the need for prednisolone in alopecia areata patients.
7 citations,
November 1996 in “PubMed” Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
May 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” A young girl with skin and scalp conditions showed some improvement with treatment.
January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Assessing CD8+ T cell levels before surgery may improve vitiligo treatment outcomes.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
15 citations,
October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
144 citations,
September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
30 citations,
September 2005 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology” The document concludes that treating tough skin disease in lupus involves sun protection, steroids, antimalarials, and various other therapies chosen based on individual risks and benefits.
148 citations,
February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
12 citations,
June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.
24 citations,
January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
21 citations,
June 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
74 citations,
September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
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.
131 citations,
October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Cancers” The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.
114 citations,
March 2002 in “Current opinion in oncology/Current opinion in oncology, with cancerlit” Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.