People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes, including darkening of certain areas, nail changes, vascular changes, and breast changes like stretch marks.
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin symptoms that might help spot the virus early, and treatments for it can also affect the skin.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan often prescribe doxepin for elderly patients with skin and mental health issues.
December 2020 in “Dermatology archives” Some COVID-19 pneumonia patients in Veracruz, Mexico, had skin issues, with reversible hair loss linked to disease severity.
December 2020 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Most child skin problems during the COVID-19 lockdown were not emergencies and could have been handled by teleconsultation.
November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” People with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair growth, hair loss, acne, and dark patches, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that Black barbershops could be used to expand dermatologic care, educate about skin conditions, and improve health access for Black men.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermatology referrals improve patient care, but non-dermatologists need better training in skin conditions.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Skin diseases have a small to moderate impact on the quality of life of patients in Goa, India.
Dermatologists often treat alopecia areata inconsistently, especially in children and advanced cases.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Patients with chronic kidney disease often have various skin problems that affect their quality of life, but early treatment can help.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
June 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Foals can have various skin issues, some genetic, immune-related, or due to infections and allergies.
March 2018 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Transplant patients face higher skin cancer risks due to immunosuppressive therapy, requiring careful skin health monitoring.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
October 2017 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Obese people are more likely to have certain skin conditions like dark patches, stretch marks, skin tags, and bumpy skin.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Skin problems in Timbi were linked to jobs, education, and often improved by treating related health issues, but were worsened by steroid misuse.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
Cosmetics can help with mild skin problems and daily care but must be used carefully to avoid skin irritation.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” Skin issues from chronic graft-versus-host disease greatly affect daily life, needing teamwork between blood and skin doctors.
September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” Cleanroom workers in a battery factory have worse skin and eye conditions due to the very dry environment.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Espumil foam base allows easy preparation of skin medications for hairy areas.
June 2016 in “Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases” Most patients on this hepatitis C treatment experienced skin issues, especially hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS and suggest the need for further tests for related health issues.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.