August 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
21 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.
6 citations,
April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.
350 citations,
June 1989 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
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.
25 citations,
October 2015 in “Dermatology” Dapsone improved pustular psoriasis in patients who didn't respond to other treatments and is considered a well-tolerated option.
9 citations,
August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” An 18-year-old girl with pemphigus vulgaris needed strong medication and careful treatment due to ineffective initial therapies and side effects.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “Cosmetics” Herbal formula shows promise for hair loss treatment.