43 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS linked to metabolic issues, while acne is not a reliable marker of the condition.
October 2013 in “The professional medical journal” Acne severity in women with PCOS is significantly associated with their serum LH/FSH ratio.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.
2 citations
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January 1990 in “PubMed” Perforating folliculitis is a skin condition with small bumps that may be linked to other diseases and is hard to treat.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
8 citations
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
39 citations
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January 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Acne and hidradenitis suppurativa have different causes and risk factors, but both are driven by inflammation and may benefit from treatments targeting interleukin-1.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective and safe for treating early to mid-stage traction alopecia.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A new treatment plan helps manage folliculitis decalvans effectively.
22 citations
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September 2019 in “Trends in Immunology” Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.
January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지” Isotretinoin treatment improved scalp condition and stopped hair loss.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” A 25-year-old man had an unusual case of benign skin tumors and hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
62 citations
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July 2022 in “Science Immunology” TREM2 macrophages and unsaturated lipids contribute to acne inflammation.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Dermatology reports” Acitretin can cause excess tissue growth and hair loss.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Adipose tissue and eccrine gland displacement are common in certain alopecias but don't help differentiate between them.
81 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” New techniques have improved acne scar treatment, but multiple tailored sessions are often needed.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” The girl has an inflammatory type of scarring hair loss.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests a possible connection between rapid weight loss and hair loss, and reports a case of skin condition improvement after stopping acne medication.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Improper steroid use can cause skin issues like rosacea, which may improve after stopping the steroid and using benzoyl peroxide.
18 citations
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March 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” The man's scarring alopecia and skin issues did not improve with treatments.