56 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
8 citations
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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.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Iron deficiency can cause certain skin issues like eczematous hand and perioral lesions.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Small bowel lesions in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome persist despite steroid treatment.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cancers” Skin side effects from CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer patients are generally mild and treatable, allowing most patients to continue treatment.
November 2013 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Cinnamon essential oil can cause severe or unusual skin reactions, with cinnamaldehyde being the main allergen.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
September 2020 in “Advances in anatomic pathology” A woman's large nose growth was initially misdiagnosed, but later confirmed to be giant rhinophyma after full removal and examination.
January 2000 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” The man had pretibial myxedema and hyperthyroidism, causing skin changes and thyroid issues.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Netherton Syndrome can cause severe skin lesions in rare cases.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
80 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” Platelet-rich fibrin shows promise for treating oral lesions but needs more research.
January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a high rate of skin problems compared to healthy people.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
March 2019 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Skin problems are common and early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and certain immune system markers are important for diagnosis and treatment.
12 citations
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February 1986 in “PubMed” Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Elderly in South India commonly suffer from skin issues like wrinkles, dryness, and infections, needing better skin care education.
July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” More frequent and severe skin problems are linked to higher daily alcohol consumption.
12 citations
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.