60 citations
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September 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A girl developed vitiligo and psoriasis after hepatitis B treatment, and stopping the treatment didn't help.
8 citations
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February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Early detection and stopping the drug are key to managing DRESS, and careful monitoring is important due to possible severe reactions.
10 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Bevacizumab may worsen hypothyroidism, so thyroid function should be monitored during treatment.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
175 citations
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August 1997 in “Nature Genetics”
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
172 citations
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
79 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” Cyclosporine-A can cause excessive hair growth, which usually stops after discontinuing the drug.
January 2011 in “Repository KITopen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)” Blocking certain proteins on immune cells may help treat alopecia areata.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
September 2013 in “Oncology Times” Oncology specialists are disappointed by the discontinuation of the effective lymphoma treatment Bexxar.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rituximab can cause skin issues, but baricitinib may help improve them.
February 2026 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Lymphoma should be considered in unusual scalp hair loss cases, as treatment can work but may lead to severe complications.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
97 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
April 2023 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia can lead to thyroid problems.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
15 citations
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June 1992 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Heparin treatment may help manage pemphigus vulgaris in dogs.
82 citations
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
9 citations
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April 2022 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” High S100A4 levels worsen glioblastoma by promoting blood vessel growth.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Infectious diseases in clinical practice” Azithromycin can rarely cause a severe drop in white blood cells.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin in hair can trigger immune attacks in alopecia areata.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” Skin issues from chronic graft-versus-host disease greatly affect daily life, needing teamwork between blood and skin doctors.