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April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
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September 2010 in “PubMed” Zinc and biotin supplements are needed after certain surgeries to prevent hair loss and other issues.
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October 2018 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most skin conditions in Down syndrome are benign and involve dry or thickened skin.
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January 1966 in “Economic botany” Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
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July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Menopause can cause oral health issues like dry mouth and burning sensations.
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” It's important to tell the difference between hair casts, pseudocasts, and nits.
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine” Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
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August 2020 in “Scientifica” Most HIV-positive patients had skin problems, and conditions like oral thrush and boils were linked to weaker immune systems.
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February 2019 in “Veterinary medicine and science” An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Most hospitalized internal medicine patients have undiagnosed skin problems and want them treated.
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair breaks differently when wet or dry and is affected by its condition and treatments like perms and bleaching.
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March 2002 in “AIDS” Indinavir, especially with vitamin A, may cause bone changes, but switching to nelfinavir can reduce these effects.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.
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December 1966 in “Textile Research Journal” Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Hypothyroidism is most common in older females, with symptoms like weakness, weight gain, and hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
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December 2018 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Some burn patients grew extra hair in areas treated with pressure garments or silicone.
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Cetuximab often causes skin problems, but they can be managed without stopping treatment.
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November 2007 in “British journal of nursing” Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.
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April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
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November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Co-washing is gentler on hair but can cause residue buildup.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Older adults often have dry skin and itching, with high blood pressure frequently linked to skin problems.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
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February 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Isotretinoin treatment in Palestine shows poor adherence to guidelines, with common side effects and a need for better prescribing practices and patient education.
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October 2023 in “Cureus” Dermatologists need more training on isotretinoin's eye side effects.
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August 2022 in “Cutis” Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.