45 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
35 citations
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October 2017 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
31 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Certain drugs increase calcium levels in cancer cells by triggering internal calcium release.
18 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
10 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Decorin, a protein, may help start hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
3 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin rash did not affect the area where a previous viral rash was healing, suggesting a rare immune response.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Nailfold dermoscopy is a simple, cheap way to check blood vessel changes in COVID-19 patients.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Cutis” More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” EPDS and MS might share an immune-related cause.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Reviews in Medical Microbiology” Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
2 citations
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February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The CWARTS tool is a promising method for assessing warts and could improve treatment and research.
February 2026 in “Exploration” Advancements in gene therapy, stem cells, and biomaterials show promise for reducing scarring in wound healing, but face clinical challenges.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVFD can help doctors better identify harmful skin lesions on the face, reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Different oral anticoagulants cause various non-bleeding side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.