Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
27 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like chilblains and rashes, which may help in early detection, especially in patients without other symptoms.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
391 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
45 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Biology” Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.
6 citations,
September 2019 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” RCS-01 therapy is safe and may improve skin structure by affecting gene expression.
2 citations,
November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
Taking calcium may help elderly with osteoporosis, birth control with levonorgestrel doesn't increase heart attack risk, Salmonella can cause arthritis, a national ethics committee is recommended, and sulfasalazine might help with a hair loss condition.
22 citations,
January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology” The conclusion is that certain dog and cat breeds are prone to Malassezia dermatitis, which can be diagnosed with skin tests and treated with antifungal shampoos or medications, and preventing relapses involves managing underlying issues and maintaining good hygiene.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
54 citations,
June 2018 in “Nutrients” Early diagnosis and a strict gluten-free diet are crucial for children with celiac disease to improve symptoms.
18 citations,
November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, like rashes and lesions, which are more common in younger patients and can be linked to more severe complications.
12 citations,
February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
10 citations,
September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” Long COVID affects over half of COVID-19 survivors, causing a range of symptoms like fatigue and neurological issues, with no specific treatment yet.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP therapy with specific growth factors improves hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
June 2022 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The man was diagnosed with stage III multiple myeloma and treated to improve kidney function.
60 citations,
March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Cats with atopic dermatitis often have severe, year-round itching and respond well to certain treatments.
June 2017 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” The man's rash, hair loss, and vision issues were due to syphilis, not CMV.
46 citations,
May 1997 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
March 2020 in “Poster presentations” Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
39 citations,
October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
2 citations,
October 2010 in “Reviews in Medical Microbiology” Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
42 citations,
June 2020 in “Seminars in Oncology” Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.
18 citations,
March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Cureus” A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.