June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A woman had a rare, non-cancerous skin growth on her face, which was removed and did not come back after a year.
Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might decrease the risk. AST also lessens the chance of cancer coming back but doesn't really affect survival rates. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits for different bladder cancers.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
August 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss is mainly caused by a testosterone byproduct, and hair restoration surgery uses hair from the back and sides of the scalp.
June 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clear glass lets most UV rays through, so it's important to know how well different glasses block UV to protect yourself.
June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and spironolactone don't increase gynecological tumor risk, glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists may increase alopecia risk, sanitary pads can cause dermatitis, early hidradenitis suppurativa intervention is crucial for Hispanic patients, community education boosts skin cancer awareness, metformin may improve skin cancer survival, LNG-IUDs can increase acne risk, machine learning accurately detects basal cell carcinoma, JAK-inhibitors may raise miscarriage risk, inclusive skincare ads affect those with darker skin, and CCCA in Black women might involve autoimmunity.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin blisters healed without scarring, leaving some light spots, and stopped forming after four months.
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September 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The child has a scaly rash and fever, but tests show no infection.
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October 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sleeping on a waterbed caused a skin infection, which cleared up with clindamycin gel.
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March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused red hair to grow on a man's temples.
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March 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Illegal wildlife captivity poses health risks and highlights the need for conservation and public health awareness.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
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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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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
September 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose metformin may help hair regrowth and reduce inflammation in CCCA.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Mintop shampoo improved hair smoothness, shine, and strength after ten washes.
January 1984 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
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February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology” SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
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August 2014 in “Journal of Animal Science” Nasal swabs are the best method for collecting DNA from cattle and yaks.
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March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Sarcoidosis can cause severe high calcium levels, hair loss, and kidney failure.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy has a skin condition called nevus comedonicus, treated with tretinoin cream.