July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
April 2026 in “Metabolites” Chronic skin diseases and metabolic syndrome are linked by shared inflammation pathways.
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June 2021 in “Wounds-a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
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December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider alpha-gal syndrome in patients with unexplained chronic skin issues.
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
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May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
August 2023 in “Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology ISSN 2959-6386 (online)” New technologies help better understand and treat inflammatory skin diseases.
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
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July 2024 in “Children” Biologics and targeted therapies could improve treatment for children with certain chronic skin conditions.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
December 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” CO₂ laser surgery successfully healed a dog's chronic paw condition.
October 2022 in “Veterinária notícias/Veterinária Notícias” A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.
January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
March 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The subcutaneous fascia is key to fast wound healing and could improve treatments for chronic wounds and scarring.
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
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January 2008 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Early diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa are important to prevent serious physical and mental effects.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.