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      February 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.
      National Scientific Medical Meeting 1996 Abstracts

      research National Scientific Medical Meeting 1996 Abstracts

      June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)”
      The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
      Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      100 citations, July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
      Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature

      research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature

      152 citations, December 2007 in “Gender Medicine”
      Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
      Where It All Went Right: Secondary Uses of Drugs

      research Where It All Went Right: Secondary Uses of Drugs

      1 citations, December 2014
      Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
      Disorders of the Scalp and Hair

      research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair

      January 2018
      Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
      The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update

      research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update

      336 citations, August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology”
      The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
      Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      research Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
      Wound Healing and Hair

      research Wound Healing and Hair

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
      Immunology

      research Immunology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
      Pediatric Dermatology

      research Pediatric Dermatology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      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.
      Perforin Expression by Cutaneous Gamma Delta T Cells

      research Perforin Expression by Cutaneous Gamma Delta T Cells

      13 citations, August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology”
      Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
      Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D

      research Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D

      119 citations, July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”
      Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
      Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases

      research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases

      71 citations, January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal”
      Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.