29 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
32 citations,
September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
243 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
39 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
19 citations,
October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
11 citations,
September 2022 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
58 citations,
January 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New insights in skin conditions show a complex link between certain moles and melanoma, improved hair loss treatments, and the need to identify different types of lupus.
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
58 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
30 citations,
August 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cetuximab can cause eyelash growth, which is rare but manageable.
30 citations,
October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
13 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
4 citations,
July 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New skin imaging, teledermatology, and AI could become key in future dermatology care.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
31 citations,
July 2021 in “ImmunoTargets and therapy” Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “European Respiratory Review” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF) is challenging, needs a multidisciplinary approach, and further research for better diagnostic criteria and treatments. It also emphasizes regular checks for Connective Tissue Disease symptoms in all patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.
3 citations,
December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
January 2024 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” Early genetic testing and JAK inhibitors can help treat systemic inflammation in SAVI patients.
13 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains what healthy skin, nails, and hair look like on an ultrasound.