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January 2026 in “JAMA Dermatology” ICD codes for skin conditions vary in accuracy, needing better validation for some common conditions.
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May 2025 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” PEVIII is a promising treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
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January 2009 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” A woman with both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.
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May 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Epidemiology” The "exposure–crossover design" helps assess individual changes in risk after events like car crashes.
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November 2022 in “Cell Death and Disease” CEP135 may predict cancer outcomes, and targeting PLK1 could help treat certain sarcomas.
November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin and mucosal issues can occur after COVID-19 in adults and children.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
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April 2005 in “Gastroenterology” A gluten-free diet significantly improves skin and health issues in people with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition linked to celiac disease.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” Two peptides, RMYYY and VMYMI, may be effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
September 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to the development of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
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August 2016 in “Science Signaling” Alopecia areata patients show unique protein activity patterns, suggesting imbalanced signaling pathways.
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August 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” Early use of infliximab in severe pediatric Crohn's disease can lead to significant improvement and remission.
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March 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Nail changes from immunotherapy can be managed without stopping cancer treatment.
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November 2018 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Women are more likely to have Lichen planopilaris, and treatments with cyclosporine and methotrexate are most effective but less safe than mycophenolate mofetil.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” Diphenylcyclopropenone topical immunotherapy is effective for treating alopecia areata, with some side effects.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Primary Care & Community Health” Long COVID symptoms vary and are influenced by personal and health factors.
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.