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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
61 citations,
March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” A young woman with late-stage Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease was successfully treated at a hospital.
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February 2005 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Prolactin and TGF-β receptor blockers might help treat hair loss.
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January 1996 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Mexican hairless dogs can help test new skin treatments.
42 citations,
August 1995 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Scalp psoriasis is hard to treat and may need various medications.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
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October 1994 in “Current opinion in genetics & development” The document concludes that recent research has improved understanding of skin diseases and the balance between cell growth and differentiation in the epidermis.
May 1994 in “Reactions Weekly” Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
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June 1994 in “International journal of biochemistry/International Journal of Biochemistry” The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
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October 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can cause significant side effects like dry skin and hair loss.
98 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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November 2014 Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” UV rays can cause a type of hair loss known as telogen alopecia.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
10 citations,
March 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Long-term etretinate use may cause delayed wound healing and extra tissue growth after injury.
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June 2011 in “PubMed” Most skin care products are safe during pregnancy, but avoid hydroquinone and tretinoin.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
6 citations,
September 2014 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Acitretin can cause eyebrow and eyelash hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Albert Kligman, known for his dermatology research and the discovery of tretinoin, was a significant figure in hair science but faced controversy for inmate experiments.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
59 citations,
December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.
9 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.