4 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Ruxolitinib may help treat hair loss and symptoms in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease.
4 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Sodium valproate can rarely cause skin darkening, which may improve after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant financial strain, especially for women and those with severe symptoms.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
August 2016 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss treatments show limited improvement, sunscreen thickness affects vitamin D production, and the effectiveness of IVIg for toxic epidermal necrolysis is uncertain.
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” As women age, they experience changes in hair density and volume, face challenges in distinguishing normal hair loss from disease, and have limited access to treatments for hair issues.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
20 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Occlusive dressings speed up skin healing after CO2 laser resurfacing.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine” Taiwanese women with PCOS experience different symptoms based on age, with younger women facing more hormone imbalances and older women dealing with more metabolic issues.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Intense Pulsed Light treatments significantly improve signs of aging and sun damage on the skin.
July 2021 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” Some COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia had skin symptoms, with rashes being the most common.
18 citations
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January 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
1 citations
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July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication, and monitoring for associated health risks.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Combining capislow with laser is more effective for reducing unwanted hair, but the effect is temporary.
November 2024 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” A single PRP treatment makes facial skin look younger and improves satisfaction.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical sulforaphane reduces pigmentation and wrinkles from sun damage.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Practitioners treating hair loss need better education and resources to overcome challenges like commercial bias and ethical dilemmas.
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 10% carbamide peroxide is safe and effectively reduces mild to moderate acne.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Most vitiligo patients in Makkah are young women, often with family history and thyroid issues.