2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” People with plantar corns and calluses may have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
July 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Frontal fibrosing alopecia and ulerythema ophryogenes may be related and can evolve from one to the other.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Surgery on a baby with a skin disorder improved eyelid position and eye health.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” A woman's rare scalp condition worsened after using a specific arthritis medication, suggesting such medications can sometimes trigger or aggravate psoriasis.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
1398 citations
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
1160 citations
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
521 citations
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January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
260 citations
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December 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and health, and its disruption can cause skin diseases.
157 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.
155 citations
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
114 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
99 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
93 citations
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April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.
86 citations
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
71 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
54 citations
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
47 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.