December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Acne is more common and severe in females, often with pre-menstrual flare-ups and associated with seborrhea.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genetic factors play a major role in acne.
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 helps hair grow in mice.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Many skin products get contaminated with bacteria, especially if they're in jars or previously opened.
June 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Women with acne often have PCOS.
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November 2009 28 citations
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September 1986 in “Pediatric dermatology” Zinc therapy improved hair health in a girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Acne patients have higher mTOR gene expression.
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August 2017 in “Lupus” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus should be considered when acne treatments don't work.
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January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Demodicosis is common and often missed, needing more recognition and treatment in skin care.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can prevent damage from dissecting cellulitis after hair restoration surgery.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for folliculitis decalvans.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy improved Acne Keloidalis Nuchae in a 14-year-old.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies” Adult acne is often mild and common on the cheek, with a low prevalence of PCOS in female patients, but more severe acne and skin damage in those with PCOS.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain proteins are significantly increased in the skin of people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
October 1998 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Basal cell carcinoma cases are rising globally.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.