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May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists greatly affect inpatient diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, especially in spotting infections in patients with weakened immune systems.
January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
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November 2018 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a good hair transplant option that doesn't require shaving and can transplant up to 3000 grafts daily.
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January 1998 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” A kidney transplant patient developed leprosy, likely due to immunosuppression and genetic factors, and improved with treatment.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
108 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
55 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
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June 2002 in “The Laryngoscope” Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
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January 2005 in “Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai zasshi” Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
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July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review” The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” PCAT1 helps hair growth by controlling miR-329/Wnt10b.
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January 2016 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Retinoic acid is not linked to hair loss from fluconazole use.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata by affecting T-cells.
January 2025 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Peficitinib can turn human fibroblasts into cells that help grow hair.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.