13 citations
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March 2013 in “The Laryngoscope” Botulinum toxin type A injections are the preferred treatment for Frey's syndrome after parotid surgery.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
24 citations
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February 1986 in “Cancer” A pancreatic tumor caused high glucagon levels and symptoms, but treatment reduced glucagon and shrank liver tumors.
12 citations
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April 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pretibial myxedema can occur with Graves' disease, showing skin changes like waxy plaques and swelling.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichodaganomania involves biting one's hair and needs combined psychological and medical treatment.
April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” Improving oral hygiene and quitting smoking can resolve black hairy tongue.
July 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The glucose and NHA combination shows promise for hair regrowth.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome is rare, linked to lupus, and hard to treat due to severe insulin resistance.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
4 citations
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December 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
June 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
June 2026 in “IECCMEXICO” Skin changes can indicate underlying health issues like diabetes or thyroid problems.
May 2026 in “SJ Gynecology and Obstetrics Africa” Young women with PCOS often have abnormal glucose tolerance, especially if they are overweight or have a family history of diabetes.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.” A young woman with skin issues and weight loss improved after treating her pancreatitis and using skin treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Eating grape powder may reduce the severity of skin allergy symptoms.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Darkened knuckles can be an early sign of insulin resistance.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
Skin changes can reveal serious hormone-related diseases, helping save lives.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
19 citations
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.
June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A PIK3CA mutation in Schwann cells causes severe nerve damage and increased glycolysis, but early treatment can help.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
October 2018 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Late dumping syndrome after fundoplication can be diagnosed with an oral glucose tolerance test and managed with diet changes.