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April 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, pigmentary changes were the most common skin changes observed in pregnant women, affecting over 90% of the participants.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that obese patients had higher prevalence and severity of skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and infections compared to those with normal BMI, which could help detect metabolic syndrome early.
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April 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that radiofrequency microneedling is effective and well-tolerated for improving various skin conditions, showing comparable efficacy to fractional lasers for atrophic acne scars with generally favorable patient satisfaction and safety.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the persistence of certain cutaneous changes after pregnancy and highlights the need for further investigation when conditions like telogen effluvium, severe hirsutism, palmar erythema, and striae do not resolve as expected.
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April 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This study found that the once-daily gel combining calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate was more effective and faster in treating scalp psoriasis compared to individual treatments, with a similar safety profile.
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.
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December 2021 in “Medical Records” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant reduction in dermatology clinic visits, with an increase in stress-induced dermatoses and more male patients seeking dermatological care compared to the previous year.
April 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study observed that among patients with PCOS, hirsutism was present in 75.63%, acne in 65%, and other skin conditions such as female pattern hair loss, acanthosis nigricans, and seborrhea in varying proportions, highlighting the dermatological impact of PCOS on patients' quality of life.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this 2-year prospective study, researchers observed that weight loss through bariatric surgery in patients with morbid obesity led to improvements in various skin conditions, although it also resulted in hair loss (telogen effluvium) for over half of the participants.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, bariatric surgery in patients with morbid obesity improved various skin conditions, although acute telogen effluvium was common, with notable reductions in facial sebum and skin elasticity changes.
January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” In this study, Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel diseases had a higher prevalence of skin lesions, including alopecia, xerosis, striae, and acne, compared to healthy controls.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that genetic susceptibility to PCOS and rare syndromes, such as Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome Type 1, should be considered in young men with unexplained hyperandrogenism.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study of patients with obesity, the most common skin disorders observed were acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and stretch marks, emphasizing the impact of obesity on dermatological health.
April 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that among women with hirsutism, acne was the most common associated feature, and severity varied with related conditions like menstrual irregularities and obesity.
September 2018 in “Obsgyne Review Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology of Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society” This study found that pregnant women experience a broad array of skin changes, with pigmentary alterations and striae being the most common physiological changes observed.
January 2018 in “Karger Kompass” This study reports a case of a woman with Cushing's disease whose initial complaint was hair loss, a rare presenting symptom, despite multiple dermatological signs like easy bruising and violaceous striae being more indicative of the condition.
January 2016 in “Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that dermatologists predominantly prescribed topical treatments for skin disorders in pregnant women, with pruritus and urticaria being the most common conditions.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review details various skin manifestations linked to different endocrine disorders but does not report any new clinical results.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
January 2006 in “FarFar (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia))” This paper discusses the use and effects of dermocosmetic preparations for treating pregnancy-related skin changes such as hyperpigmentations and striae, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2006 in “FarFar - Pharmacy Repository” This paper reviews cosmetic active substances for treating pregnancy-related skin changes like hyperpigmentation and striae, discussing their efficacy and safety but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review synthesizes evidence supporting the efficacy of PRP in dermatological conditions like wound healing and alopecia, but emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and larger randomized controlled trials.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
December 2024 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” In this retrospective study at the USU Dermatology Cosmetic Clinic, researchers identified acne vulgaris and striae distensae as the most common skin conditions among 1,993 patient visits between 2020 and 2022, with patient numbers peaking in 2021.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that Platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved various dermatological conditions such as patterned hair loss, scars, and melasma, but noted early side effects like pain in some patients.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” In this study, physiological skin changes like linea nigra (84.4%) and striae distensae (78.4%) were most common in pregnant women, while pathological changes were shown to be significantly associated with gravida and gestational age.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study found that publications on skin changes and treatments in pregnant women increased from 2013 to 2022, although their citation rates moderately decreased over the same period.
September 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review examines the potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, noting its growing therapeutic applications, but highlights the need for more standardized procedures and larger studies to confirm its effects.