3 citations,
January 2021 in “International journal of general medicine” An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “International journal of infectious diseases” A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
58 citations,
November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
33 citations,
March 2018 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a chronic skin disease that can progress to systemic lupus in some cases and requires treatment to prevent recurrences and scarring.
6 citations,
October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
4 citations,
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A person was born with both a rare hairless condition and a type of birthmark, which is an uncommon combination.
13 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
11 citations,
September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The conclusion is that early diagnosis of skin signs linked to diseases like Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis is crucial to prevent serious complications.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells from hair follicles in a special gel show strong potential for bone regeneration.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” The conclusion is that certain physical signs in the body can indicate past acute and chronic stress, which may help in child abuse investigations.
January 2024 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” Early genetic testing and JAK inhibitors can help treat systemic inflammation in SAVI patients.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
9 citations,
May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
8 citations,
January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
5 citations,
August 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Sorafenib can cause delayed skin problems, so patients need careful monitoring.
The man has Temporal Triangular Alopecia, a stable, non-scarring hair loss condition best treated with hair transplantation.
36 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
33 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
17 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.
9 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.