18 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
15 citations,
October 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sleeping on a waterbed caused a skin infection, which cleared up with clindamycin gel.
14 citations,
March 2019 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
9 citations,
June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
7 citations,
September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology” Triamcinolone acetonide effectively treated black hairy tongue.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.
5 citations,
October 2022 in “Cosmetics” Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” GLPLS is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
5 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” People with cutaneous Lichen Planus are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
5 citations,
April 1992 in “Pediatrics in review” Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
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.
4 citations,
May 2018 in “Türk pediatri arşivi : İstanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi” Oral retinoic acid effectively treated collodion baby, with hair loss as the main side effect.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Keratin protein production in cells is controlled by a complex system that changes with cell type, health, and conditions like injury or cancer.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Most pregnant women in Northeast India experience normal skin changes, with specific pregnancy-related skin conditions being rare.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
2 citations,
September 2021 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” People with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia are more likely to experience long-term fatigue and hair loss after COVID-19.
2 citations,
September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine” Shock can be an early sign of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Al-Rafidain journal of medical sciences.” Platinum compounds used in cancer treatment can cause serious side effects like organ damage and hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Experts met to improve care for ichthyosis patients in Spain.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
April 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Primary Cicatricial Alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.