1 citations,
January 2017 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” Adalimumab is the most effective treatment for severe hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed to improve treatment options.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
34 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
35 citations,
October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
14 citations,
November 2016 in “Lupus” Lenalidomide effectively and safely treats skin symptoms in pediatric lupus, reducing the need for prednisone.
12 citations,
October 2016 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Both patients and physicians are often dissatisfied with the control of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
13 citations,
June 1984 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes, including pigmentation, acne, and stretch marks, and may affect preexisting skin conditions.
33 citations,
November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” Tofacitinib is a safe treatment for hair loss in children, but long-term use may be needed for best results.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” Histone modification is key in treating chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
94 citations,
January 2007 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Iranian veterans exposed to sulfur mustard suffer from long-term skin itching and eye damage, with some risk of skin cancer and ongoing management challenges.
21 citations,
November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” There is no cure for alopecia areata, but treatments like JAK inhibitors show promise.
1 citations,
January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
November 2024 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Systemic minoxidil is generally safe for older adults, but caution is needed for those with heart risks.
20 citations,
September 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be a rare first sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.
13 citations,
February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.
148 citations,
February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
41 citations,
September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care” Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.
16 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
October 2023 in “F1000Research” TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.