February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
Some goats get rare skin diseases from not enough vitamin E, selenium, or zinc, but they're usually still healthy.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects young people, often showing as patchy hair loss on the scalp.
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February 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Early recognition of symptoms is crucial for treating IPEX syndrome with a stem cell transplant.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
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May 2007 in “Molecular Biotechnology”
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April 2015 in “HSOA journal of clinical dermatology & therapy” Triamcinolone acetonide mesotherapy may be effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
Skin changes can reveal serious hormone-related diseases, helping save lives.
October 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
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August 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
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February 2014 in “Italian journal of medicine” An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
January 2016 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Melasma results from changes in the skin's pigment and structure, not just pigment cell growth.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
9 citations
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August 1980 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rhodamin B stain is inconsistent for keratin in skin samples.
177 citations
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November 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Transplantation is effective for stable leucoderma but not for progressive, widespread vitiligo vulgaris.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” Splenic eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice is different from hair eumelanin.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
8 citations
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October 2006 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Common gene patterns may cause skin autoimmune diseases.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Zinc, copper, and vitamin A deficiencies cause skin disorders in sheep.
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and understand Discoid Lupus Erythematosus on the scalp by identifying specific patterns.