29 citations,
September 2017 in “Oncology and therapy” The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.
21 citations,
February 1988 in “Toxicology” High doses of TCB cause severe health issues in marmoset monkeys.
130 citations,
January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
September 2022 in “Intisasi sains media” A young child with complete hair loss improved significantly with a combination of hair growth treatments and laser therapy.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis often have skin problems.
19 citations,
June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
February 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Medicinal plants in nutricosmetics contain compounds that can improve skin and hair health.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
101 citations,
January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A baby with KID syndrome died from infections and organ failure at 18 months old.
19 citations,
January 2011 in “Obstetrics and gynecology international” Red clover extract improved hair, skin, mood, sleep, and tiredness in postmenopausal women.
90 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
2 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 60-second timed hair count is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.
12 citations,
November 1996 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
13 citations,
June 1984 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes, including pigmentation, acne, and stretch marks, and may affect preexisting skin conditions.
76 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata.
1 citations,
April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The VII International Congress of Dermocaribe in Colombia was a major dermatology event with over 50 lectures on various skin conditions and treatments.
7 citations,
July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The article helps identify common, non-harmful skin conditions in newborns to avoid undue concern and treatment.
2 citations,
August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
96 citations,
January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
10 citations,
March 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Long-term etretinate use may cause delayed wound healing and extra tissue growth after injury.
February 2024 in “Journal of Geochemical Exploration” Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
5 citations,
May 2015 in “JRSM open” If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 and QR678 Neo treatments, combined with corticosteroid injections, work better for alopecia areata than corticosteroid injections alone.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
4 citations,
October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
82 citations,
March 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
January 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.