April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe insulin resistance improved with treatment, but she still had high testosterone levels due to ovarian issues.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
30 citations
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August 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cetuximab can cause eyelash growth, which is rare but manageable.
24 citations
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June 1999 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” A child with Sweet syndrome was found to have chronic granulomatous disease and improved with treatment.
October 2023 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, with high mortality and cancer risk, needing more research for treatment guidelines.
48 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help manage skin conditions in black individuals.
35 citations
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March 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics” SRD5A2 gene variations affect PTSD symptoms differently in males and females.
26 citations
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September 2009 in “Psychosomatics” A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.
6 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can potentially increase hair growth in people suffering from Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Rituximab treatment led to complete hair regrowth and improved skin in a woman with pemphigus foliaceus.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Topical tretinoin effectively treated sebaceous filaments, improving skin appearance.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
44 citations
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.
3 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A 73-year-old woman with Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides, a rare skin lymphoma, experienced disease progression despite treatment, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Ocular immunology and inflammation” Methotrexate side effects vary by race and sex.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” CCCA and lichen planopilaris have similar histological features, making them hard to distinguish.
34 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Improper use of ceramic flat irons can cause severe hair damage.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
101 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
14 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective and safe for treating early to mid-stage traction alopecia.
January 2004 in “Oncology Times” Cancer myths can harm treatment and prevention efforts.
29 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Razor bumps are linked to a genetic variant, misoprostol helps erythromelalgia pain, steroid ointments don't affect skin rhythms, and certain antibodies are common in localized scleroderma.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.