July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
5 citations,
August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
17 citations,
November 2018 in “Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
December 2017 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
December 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
1 citations,
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.
18 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
21 citations,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” A young man's cheek papule was identified as a benign hair follicle tumor using a skin surface microscope.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Topical tretinoin 0.025% cream is an effective treatment for Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in children.
9 citations,
May 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can non-invasively detect eruptive vellus hair cysts on the labia majora.
27 citations,
December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
58 citations,
July 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Tattooing helps treat skin conditions, reconstruct nipple-areola, mark radiation fields, and locate lesions.
16 citations,
July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
7 citations,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Curēus” The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review” Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
91 citations,
July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 15-year-old girl has a benign skin tumor on her neck.
21 citations,
August 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
September 2022 in “TURKDERM” A rare benign skin nodule was found on the buttock, a unique location for this condition.