2 citations
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March 2017 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” An infant had two different natural hair colors on the scalp with no health issues.
35 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.
10 citations
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January 1967 in “PubMed” Oral contraceptives often cause melasma and other skin issues.
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October 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Skin changes during pregnancy are common.
10 citations
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March 2021 in “Pediatric dermatology” Dermatologists should understand cultural practices and communicate empathetically to effectively treat skin conditions in children and teens of color.
15 citations
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December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
July 2021 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Low vitamin D levels are linked to more skin problems.
16 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Iron therapy cured the boy's hair color issue.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
January 2000 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” The man had pretibial myxedema and hyperthyroidism, causing skin changes and thyroid issues.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
17 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
Melanocytes can regenerate around hair follicles in bullous pemphigoid, especially in patients with darker skin.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
March 2024 in “Antioxidants” Excessive blue light harms eye cells and disrupts sleep patterns.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Weight loss surgery improved several skin conditions in obese patients but often caused hair loss.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” Pregnancy causes temporary skin changes that are usually harmless.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatology datasets need more diversity in skin tones and ethnic representation.
46 citations
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
17 citations
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February 2012 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis often have skin problems like dry skin, itching, and nail changes.
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December 1991 in “PubMed” The infant was diagnosed with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing various physical and developmental issues.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
Skin changes can reveal serious hormone-related diseases, helping save lives.