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October 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Methotrexate alone is as effective and safe as combining it with prednisolone for treating Lichen planopilaris.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral pulse steroids reduce TNF-α levels, improving alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
117 citations,
February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
421 citations,
April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
18 citations,
November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
17 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
13 citations,
July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
3 citations,
March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.
1 citations,
June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
22 citations,
April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Medicine” Satoyoshi syndrome can cause eye problems like uveitis and retinal vein issues.
Antifungal treatment reduced asthma exacerbations and corticosteroid use but its overall benefit is unclear.
33 citations,
September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
19 citations,
April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.
4 citations,
November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
1 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Squaric acid dibutylester can cause severe skin reactions in people with allergies.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Timely and correct treatment is crucial to prevent complications and scarring in children with scalp ringworm.
January 2022 in “Exclusive Real World Evidence Journal” A rare form of lupus can cause severe nerve damage and other symptoms, but treatment can help.
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
November 2017 in “Journal of Surgical Academia” Visual field defects in lupus nephritis can be caused by hypertensive retinopathy, not glaucoma or medication toxicity.