8 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
34 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The document encourages attending the 2023 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
25 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
4 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
17 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
1533 citations,
October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
32 citations,
April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
January 2023 in “Trakia Journal of Sciences” Goats infested with lice showed anemia and skin issues, which improved after treatment.
9 citations,
July 1993 in “Archives of dermatology” Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
A man had a rare pigmented nodule on his scalp that developed from birthmarks.
1 citations,
January 2003 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair in the front part of the scalp is more likely to fall out than hair in the back in acute telogen effluvium.
90 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
19 citations,
August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.
April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” A specific DNA pattern in Malassezia restricta may be linked to hair loss in men.
19 citations,
July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
2 citations,
October 2017 Vibration anesthesia can significantly lessen the pain during hair restoration surgery.
13 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.