10 citations,
March 2007 in “Skinmed” The conclusion is that in the Indian subcontinent, socioeconomic status, stress, and family structure affect the severity of alopecia areata, and its psychological impact is generally mild or moderate.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
2 citations,
July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
June 2018 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.
138 citations,
May 2000 in “Maturitas” Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.
137 citations,
June 2005 in “Climacteric” Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
113 citations,
August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
105 citations,
February 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
78 citations,
March 2004 in “Annals of Oncology” The treatment combining docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU is feasible and effective for advanced head and neck cancer.
59 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
54 citations,
September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists are more accurate than general practitioners in diagnosing skin conditions, especially skin cancer.
49 citations,
April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
48 citations,
November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
35 citations,
January 2004 in “European journal of oncology nursing” Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
33 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug Safety” SJS/TEN survivors often have severe, overlooked long-term physical problems that are not properly treated after leaving the hospital.
32 citations,
May 2012 in “PloS one” Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
28 citations,
January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
24 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
21 citations,
September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman developed psoriasis after taking certolizumab pegol, improving after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
19 citations,
March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
16 citations,
January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
15 citations,
December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
15 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
15 citations,
September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
13 citations,
March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
11 citations,
September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.