May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
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April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.
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.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients treated with peginterferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C had mild to moderate skin reactions, but treatment did not need to be stopped.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
11 citations
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July 2014 in “Gene” The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
September 2021 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” People with chronic Hepatitis C often have skin problems like itching and contact dermatitis, especially older individuals and women.
27 citations
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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
42 citations
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
4 citations
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July 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
43 citations
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
August 2024 in “Bioscience of Microbiota Food and Health” Microbes might play a role in vitiligo.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
88 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
53 citations
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October 1993 in “Drug Safety” Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
33 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
27 citations
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Turkish Journal of Surgery” A rare case linked complete hair loss to both pancreas and gallbladder cancer.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Cirrhosis affects quality of life with various symptoms, requiring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach for management.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” Biliary fibrosis is crucial in liver diseases and understanding it can help prevent and treat these conditions.
August 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Lichen planus is not linked to metabolic syndrome, but it is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
54 citations
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February 1993 in “Endocrine reviews” Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
77 citations
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
22 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.