September 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” The AI showed high accuracy in diagnosing skin conditions but needs improvement for immunological and infectious disorders.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Graves' disease often causes skin issues, especially hyperpigmentation, which may be linked to treatments.
June 2016 in “Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases” Most patients on this hepatitis C treatment experienced skin issues, especially hair loss.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The book "Hair Follicle Regeneration" discusses the potential of regenerating human hair follicles or activating dormant ones as a possible cure for baldness, and the promising role of new technologies like 3D printing in this field.
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June 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, especially increased pigmentation.
September 2018 in “Obsgyne Review Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology of Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society” Pregnant women often experience a variety of skin problems, including pigmentation changes and stretch marks.
April 2025 in “Revista Digital de Postgrado” Severe malnutrition in young children causes various skin and nail issues, mainly pigmentation changes and extreme thinness.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
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January 1999 in “CNS Drugs” Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
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December 2009 in “Amino Acids” Putting α-methylspermidine on mouse skin can start hair growth.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” The patient has Chronic Cutaneous Lupus, a skin condition causing plaques and hair loss.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
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September 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocytes in different body areas have evolved to perform specific functions based on their location.
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February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D affects skin and hair by influencing cell behavior and melanin production.
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.