6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
41 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
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.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of General and Family Medicine” Stopping finasteride improved a man's skin rash caused by light exposure.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
41 citations,
February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
74 citations,
March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
32 citations,
September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
45 citations,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
July 2023 in “Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine” Infrared radiation can cause skin aging and cancer at high temperatures but may have therapeutic benefits at controlled levels.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
4 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
149 citations,
July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
10 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels might be linked to more severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand if vitamin D can help treat it.
September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A patient with a skin condition had unusual scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New insights in skin conditions show a complex link between certain moles and melanoma, improved hair loss treatments, and the need to identify different types of lupus.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
August 1996 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that "Photodamage" and "Photoimmunology" are valuable resources, while "Pediatric Dermatopathology" and "Hair and Scalp Disorders" have limitations.
48 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
6 citations,
April 2020 in “Cureus” A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
157 citations,
August 2010 in “Lupus” The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.
148 citations,
February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
109 citations,
November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.