185 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
24 citations,
June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” The document concludes that proper treatment and management of plaque psoriasis in adolescents can improve their quality of life.
4 citations,
July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Plaque-type herpetic folliculitis affects eccrine glands.
1 citations,
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.
1 citations,
October 2014 The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
March 2017 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Psoriasis treatment may affect body hair growth, with a complex relationship between skin and hair growth mechanisms.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
63 citations,
October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.
37 citations,
January 2016 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.
16 citations,
August 2017 in “Lupus” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus should be considered when acne treatments don't work.
4 citations,
August 2004 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Healing psoriatic plaques can cause unexpected hair growth.
3 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” A British Bulldog had a unique viral plaque caused by Canine papillomavirus 18, different from typical tumors.
1 citations,
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a delayed allergic reaction to the blood thinner enoxaparin, treated with a steroid cream.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Alopecia areata does not affect areas with psoriasis plaques.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
9 citations,
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
7 citations,
May 1996 in “PubMed” Milia en plaque can be caused by skin damage, tumors, or external factors.
6 citations,
September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
5 citations,
September 1989 in “Pediatric dermatology” Persistent papular plaques on children's faces need better understanding and treatment.
2 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment didn't work for the woman's hair loss and skin darkening.
1 citations,
November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.