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12 citations,
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13 citations,
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Early diagnosis and lifelong zinc supplementation are crucial for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
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December 2023 in “PubMed” COVID-19 patients in Thailand typically started losing hair about 30 days after infection, with women experiencing more severe hair loss.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
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February 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Late-onset alopecia areata in Taiwanese patients is more common in women, usually starts at age 57, often involves less than 10% hair loss, and may have a minimal link to thyroid issues.
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January 1989 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” Toxic Shock Syndrome progresses quickly, often involves multiple organs, and is linked to Staphylococcus aureus toxins, with treatment options available but diagnostic challenges remaining.
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February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
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January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
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June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.