December 2025 in “Bioengineering” Sebum is essential for skin health but can cause acne if unbalanced.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” Acne may signal underlying metabolic issues, and lifestyle changes can help manage both.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Papulopustular rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
June 2025 in “General medicine and Clinical Practice” Lifestyle changes improve symptoms and fertility in hyper-androgenic women.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
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April 2013 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
December 2019 in “Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü dergisi” One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.
January 2014 in “www.virtualization.info” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently with age, speeding it up in young mice but slowing it in older mice.
July 2022 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” The 6-year-old Somalian girl fully recovered from her symptoms after successful surgery and treatment.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Regenerative medicine shows promise for aesthetic surgery, but needs more research for widespread use.
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June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
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December 2018 in “PubMed” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness and are not FDA-approved.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
More research is needed to confirm if vitamin D helps improve pregnancy rates in women with hyperandrogenic PCOS.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.