May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” A combination of ixekizumab and tofacitinib successfully treated severe scalp cellulitis, leading to hair regrowth.
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 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
56 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
81 citations
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February 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids can form at the site of a healed herpes zoster infection, but the reason is unclear.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
June 2026 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” Bedaquiline, Telmisartan, Diosmin, Azelastine, and Adapalene may be effective treatments for onchocerciasis.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “International journal of experimental pathology” Hairless HRS/J mice resist Bacillus anthracis skin infections due to high numbers of immune cells, not because they lack hair follicles.
June 2026 in “JAAD Case Reports” The patient's scalp plaques were caused by impetigo and successfully treated with antibiotics.
The woman's skin and health issues were due to a severe zinc deficiency.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” A woman developed a cyst in her parotid gland after a botox injection, which was successfully removed with surgery.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
66 citations
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October 1984 in “Annual Review of Microbiology” Toxic Shock Syndrome cases increased due to new factors, but decreased with public health measures and changes in tampon use.
21 citations
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
September 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document summarized various dermatology studies and case reports.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
71 citations
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January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Trichoscopy helps correctly diagnose alopecia areata, not syphilitic alopecia, in patients with recent syphilis.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
June 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Topical minoxidil and tretinoin improved hair growth in a girl with EDSS1 over two years.
Dissecting cellulitis and folliculitis keloidalis cause intense inflammation without bacterial infection.