89 citations,
May 1999 in “Allergy” The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
43 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clinic in Turkey saw fewer patients but more cases of certain skin conditions, possibly linked to the virus and stress.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
36 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
35 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
27 citations,
April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
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.
20 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
9 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Covishield COVID-19 vaccine caused skin-related side effects in 1.23% of the people vaccinated in the study from India.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
4 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
1 citations,
October 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Chronic alcoholics most commonly experience skin infections.
January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Healthy hair and scalp depend on overall body health.
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
February 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Proper hygiene, adequate sleep, and self-care can reduce common skin diseases.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Low zinc levels might be linked to worse outcomes in various skin disorders.
May 2022 in “F1000Research” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Iraqi women experienced more hair loss and certain skin conditions, while contagious skin infections decreased.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
Preventive measures and education can reduce common skin disorders in children.
January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Peripilar keratin casts are a helpful sign for diagnosing traction alopecia.
June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
144 citations,
November 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Targeting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway effectively treats several inflammatory skin diseases.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” About 69% of school children in Kashmir valley have skin disorders, with eczema and acne being the most common.
18 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Cutis” COVID-19 can cause various skin symptoms, including rashes and lesions, which often appear early and can help in timely diagnosis.
1 citations,
April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic, some skin conditions became more common while others decreased.