Lifestyle changes can improve skin health and reduce disease symptoms.
December 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems are common in thyroid disorders, with dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism.
March 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
59 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology” A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
32 citations,
December 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
11 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss effectively.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
8 citations,
September 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Portuguese WAA-QoL questionnaire validated; FPHL severity, schooling, and phototypes affect patients' quality of life.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Toxicology” Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Many patients at a dermatology clinic had scalp problems, often unrelated to why they visited, suggesting scalp checks should be regular.
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
March 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” 29 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” IL-4 and IL-13 might play a role in a type of hair loss similar to alopecia areata.
5 citations,
March 2010 in “Allergy” Finasteride can cause skin rash.
6 citations,
September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
82 citations,
June 2020 in “Inflammation Research” Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.
16 citations,
April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
10 citations,
January 1967 in “PubMed” Oral contraceptives often cause melasma and other skin issues.
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,
April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “PubMed” Most skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in India were mild and not a reason to avoid vaccination.
1 citations,
March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children's Serum Sickness-Like Reaction is often linked to antibiotics, especially amoxicillin, and involves symptoms like rash, fever, and joint issues.