research The Itchy Scalp: An Overview of Scalp Pruritus and Its Management
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
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research Straight Hair Associated with Interferon-Alpha Plus Ribavirin in Hepatitis C Infection
ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
research Surgery And Laser
Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
research Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period
Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
research Pediatric Dermatology
Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
research The Coudability Sign of Alopecia Areata: The Real Story
The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
research Lesional Skin Histology in Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome: A Single Center 10-Year Experience of 37 Patients
Interface dermatitis is the most common skin change in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
research Circumferential Acute Limited Exanthematous Pustulosis
A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
research Consideration When Interpreting Outpatient Data
Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
research Dermoscopic Features of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in the Setting of Parry-Romberg Syndrome
A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
research Accident by a Rare Wild Animal with Skin Injury
A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research Clinical and Biological Impact of the Exposome on the Skin
Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
research Eczema-Like, Erythematous, Infiltrated Plaques: A Common Side Effect of Subcutaneous Heparin Therapy
Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection Other Than Kaposi's Sarcoma: Clinical and Histologic Aspects
HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.
research Drug-Induced Alopecia After Dupilumab Therapy
Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
research Pregnancy and the Skin
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
research Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of AIDS Trichopathy
People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
research Non-Scarring Patchy Alopecia in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Differs from That of Alopecia Areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Early Stage Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Inflammation in the Upper Dermis and Damage to the Hair Follicle Infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Ashy Dermatosis: Histologic Findings and Potential Associations
Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.
research Clinical and Microscopic Features of Generalized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs (10 Cases)
Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent: An Overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Horizontal and Vertical Sections of Scalp Biopsy Specimens from Dermatomyositis Patients with Scalp Involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Skin Disorders Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
The review found that COVID-19 can cause skin problems, including rashes and issues from wearing PPE, and suggests more research and protective measures for healthcare workers.
research Pinnal Diseases in Dogs and Cats
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating various ear diseases in dogs and cats.