January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin tags in severely obese people may indicate higher blood pressure and diabetes risk.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
43 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
28 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Older people at home often have skin issues, but there's little evidence on how to prevent or treat them effectively.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” People with more than 11 skin tags, especially on the thigh, neck, or armpit, may have a higher chance of metabolic syndrome.
34 citations
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June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
85 citations
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July 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
78 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
77 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
43 citations
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Cinnamomi cortex may help treat prostate enlargement by reducing related proteins.
19 citations
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “Histopathology” New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
9 citations
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Some skin diseases may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and related health issues.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
36 citations
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
31 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
28 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
28 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of agricultural safety and health” Most Latino farmworkers in the study had skin diseases, with fungal infections being the most common.
28 citations
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April 1996 in “Cell biology international” Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.