research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
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research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Oxidative Stress and Autoimmune Skin Disease
Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.
research Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Co-Morbidities in Psoriasis
Psoriasis is linked to other autoimmune diseases and involves a specific inflammatory process.
research Immunopathology and Immunotherapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
research Exploring Mast Cell–CD8 T Cell Interactions in Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
research Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses
Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
research Rheumatologic Manifestations of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
research Patient Prioritization of Items to Develop the Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases Measure: A Global Delphi Study
The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
research Patient Prioritisation of Impact Items to Develop the Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases (PRIDD) Measure: European Delphi Data
Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
research Skin Biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Linagliptin-Associated Alopecia and Bullous Pemphigoid
Linagliptin may cause hair loss and skin blisters.
research Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies
Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research The Genetics of Human Skin Disease
Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
research Non-Biologic Immunosuppressive Drugs for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
research Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
research Medical Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
research Proteomics as a Tool to Improve Novel Insights into Skin Diseases: What We Know and Where We Should Be Going
Proteomics combined with other technologies can lead to a better understanding of skin diseases.
research Issue Information: Dermatologic Therapy
"Dermatologic Therapy" offers expert treatment info for various skin diseases.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
research Clinical Application of Nonantibiotic Macrolides for Inflammation-Driven Immune Dysfunction in Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Nonantibiotic macrolides show promise for treating various inflammatory skin conditions.
research Dermatopathology Update: 2013 Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases
The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
research Changes in the Nail Plate of the Elderly
Old people's nails often have problems due to body changes, more diseases, and self-care difficulties, affecting their movement and hand use.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
research Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases
Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.