Juvenile-onset lupus patients have more severe symptoms and need stronger treatment.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Older men with scalp wounds had long-term healing problems after using imiquimod or diclofenac for skin cancer prevention.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” The Blood Glucose Management Service improved patient safety and outcomes in managing blood sugar in hospitalized patients.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
January 1989 in “Handbook of experimental pharmacology” Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
January 2016 in “Renal Failure” Kidney stones and hair loss are significantly related in people under 60 years old.
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's skin condition, pemphigus vulgaris, came back after he was treated with interleukin 2 for cancer.
April 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with a long-term skin condition developed a serious skin cancer that led to her death.
Excessive vitamin A intake caused severe health issues that mostly resolved after stopping the intake.
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December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
13 citations,
March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused red hair to grow on a man's temples.
2 citations,
September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
October 2023 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine :” Patients on long-term hemodialysis often have skin problems related to their treatment.
Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” ANA-negative lupus nephritis can be diagnosed and treated effectively with a comprehensive approach.
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March 2016 in “Progress in Transplantation” Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
9 citations,
February 2002 in “PubMed” The study focused on a 27-year-old woman with hereditary coproporphyria, characterized by recurrent renal pain, dark urine, and hair loss, but no photosensitivity. Elevated urinary porphyrin metabolites and fecal studies confirmed the diagnosis, with decreased coproporphyrinogen oxidase activity at 35% of normal levels. Her mother and sisters were identified as heterozygous carriers of the condition, showing reduced enzyme activity up to 50%. A novel mutation was discovered in the coproporphyrinogen oxidase gene, involving a cytosine to thymine transversion at nucleotide position 854. Immunological studies indicated decreased enzyme protein concentrations in the patient and her family members.
6 citations,
April 2018 in “Transplantation proceedings” A woman experienced severe side effects from a drug due to a specific genetic variation, suggesting genetic testing could prevent such risks.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
96 citations,
October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
62 citations,
June 2011 in “Lupus” Gender affects the symptoms and severity of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.