May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” SLE can cause unusual gastrointestinal symptoms, and immunosuppressive therapy can be effective.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Acitretin may cause salivary gland inflammation.
January 2025 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” A cat had a rare, aggressive pancreatic cancer that spread quickly and led to its death.
Careful diagnosis and management of MCTD are crucial due to potential severe complications.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman had a rare, aggressive ovarian tumor that was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to disease progression despite treatment.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana” The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
August 2021 in “Acta Haematologica Polonica” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has a worse prognosis than other types, with survival rates varying significantly based on subtype and organ involvement.
April 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” Accurate diagnosis of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is crucial to avoid mistaking it for more serious conditions.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
April 2008 in “Companion Animal” The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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May 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
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December 1964 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.