6 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Teletrichoscopy is a promising method for diagnosing hair disorders remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study surveyed 286 patients with long COVID to analyze clinical features, recovery periods, and factors affecting recovery. Common symptoms included respiratory issues and fatigue, with hair loss emerging as a significant late-phase complaint and showing the worst treatment outcomes. Smoking was identified as an independent risk factor for prolonged recovery, while factors like sex, age, and comorbidities were not. The study proposed therapeutic options, including inhaled budesonide and herbal medications, but noted limitations such as a small sample size and lack of data on the Omicron variant and vaccination effects. The study emphasized the need for early intervention, smoking cessation, and further research to understand long COVID, treating it as a distinct disease from the common cold or flu.
New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
July 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some eczema treatments may cause conjunctivitis, many people have sensitive eyes, air pollution can increase skin wrinkles, hair loss medication does not affect sexual function, and dermatologists can help identify torture signs on refugees' skin.