30 citations,
January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
6 citations,
September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Thermography matched the patient's pain levels in a shingles case and might help diagnose shingles without a rash.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
11 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
23 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
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.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Skin problems are common in people with diabetes and controlling blood sugar can reduce these issues.
11 citations,
August 2023 in “Burns” Nerve growth factor helps improve healing time and scar quality in burn wounds.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
20 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
13 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
68 citations,
May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests that nerve issues might contribute to hair loss and that testing sensation could predict these nerve problems.
Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.
18 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Compression therapy improved ankle movement, reduced leg swelling, and lessened pain in patients with venous leg ulcers.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Topical calcitriol was safe and well-tolerated for potential hair loss prevention in chemotherapy patients.
48 citations,
January 2008 in “European Neurology” Thallium poisoning causes pain, hair loss, and nerve issues, treatable with hemoperfusion and hemodialysis.
124 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
96 citations,
January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
94 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sensitive skin is often caused by nerve fibers and environmental factors, and can be managed with mild skincare and professional advice.
83 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.