26 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
23 citations
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August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Older adults in Ottawa commonly have skin conditions like sun damage, dry skin, and hair loss.
19 citations
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August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
16 citations
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” A new system was created to classify skin changes in cancer patients based on their treatment.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “European Medical Journal” Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.
1 citations
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July 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists should address erectile dysfunction in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
1 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Most bald men don't protect their scalp from the sun, and doctors should encourage prevention.
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma enhances skin repair and collagen production but may not offer significant extra benefits.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
November 2017 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.
January 2016 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Acne was the most common skin problem in kids, with other conditions like warts and eczema also frequent, varying by age and gender.
August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
June 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Erbium YAG laser treatment, combined with conventional therapy, can effectively reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
65 citations
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
61 citations
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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.