33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
30 citations
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August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
26 citations
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October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
26 citations
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June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
25 citations
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
20 citations
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February 1977 in “Circulation” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
17 citations
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August 2001 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.
16 citations
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August 2011 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
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.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
14 citations
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
13 citations
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November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
12 citations
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April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
12 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
11 citations
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July 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with vitiligo may have a higher rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, but the infection's severity doesn't affect how severe the vitiligo is.
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.
9 citations
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May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.
8 citations
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April 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Giant cells found in some male pattern baldness cases may help diagnose it and suggest hair is mistakenly seen as foreign by the body.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)” Patients with both connective tissue disease and acid reflux are more likely to have certain symptoms and physical signs.
5 citations
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Intradermal injections improve hair density and thickness better, while derma roller is more convenient.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
4 citations
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August 2001 in “Epilepsia” Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” CCCA is a common, scarring hair loss in Black women that needs early detection.
3 citations
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November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.