56 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
43 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
33 citations,
February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
31 citations,
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31 citations,
January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
24 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
24 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
20 citations,
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20 citations,
January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
18 citations,
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15 citations,
March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
15 citations,
November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
12 citations,
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9 citations,
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9 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
3 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic led to more young people getting red stretch marks due to lifestyle changes like less activity and quick weight gain.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” The traditional hair pack effectively reduced dandruff without any side effects.
3 citations,
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2 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like hives, rashes, and chickenpox-like eruptions, with women aged 31-40 being the most affected.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” The herbal hair gel is effective, eco-friendly, and non-irritating with antifungal properties.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
June 2013 in “Medicine” A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
1 citations,
December 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Psoriasis is the most common cause of erythroderma, and proper medical follow-up is crucial.