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      Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies

      research Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies

      June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
      British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings

      research British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings

      July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
      Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      research Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
      Surgery And Laser

      research Surgery And Laser

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
      Cancer

      research Cancer

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
      Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      research Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
      Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

      research Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
      Wound Healing and Hair

      research Wound Healing and Hair

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
      Immunology

      research Immunology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
      Pathology

      research Pathology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
      Pediatric Dermatology

      research Pediatric Dermatology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
      HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
      Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      305 citations, February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research”
      Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
      Pathobiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

      research Pathobiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

      218 citations, January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology”
      Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
      A Guide to Studying Human Hair Follicle Cycling In Vivo

      research A Guide to Studying Human Hair Follicle Cycling In Vivo

      212 citations, September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
      Effects of Visible Light on the Skin

      research Effects of Visible Light on the Skin

      195 citations, January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology”
      Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
      Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature

      research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature

      152 citations, December 2007 in “Gender Medicine”
      Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.