152 citations
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March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.
150 citations
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” TNF alpha in skin cells causes weight loss, hair and fat issues, and skin inflammation in mice.
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
15 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
10 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
9 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” The extract reduced sebum production and promoted hair growth.
3 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that different blood diseases cause specific oral symptoms and require varied treatments to manage these symptoms and improve patient health.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of pathology and translational medicine” Fetal death was caused by umbilical cord stricture with hair growth in the Wharton jelly.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “A & A case reports” Hair loss from telogen effluvium may not happen again after another surgery.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.
1 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
November 1995 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.
18 citations
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
11 citations
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
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November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.