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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid is influenced by genetic factors, immune cell dysfunction, aging, and triggers, with treatment often improving symptoms.
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October 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” PDGFC gene may help select goats with desirable curly wool traits.
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June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Abnormal keratin expression in mice causes severe oral issues, affecting feeding.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
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August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Early detection and multidisciplinary management of skin and mouth side effects from breast cancer treatments improve patient outcomes.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Certain cancer drugs can cause skin issues like rashes and itching.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Chemotherapy often causes skin and hair issues, but early management can help improve patient care.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a challenging hair loss condition with no known cause or definitive treatment.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” MicroRNAs could help assess and manage multiple chronic diseases.
Isotretinoin effectively improved severe pityriasis rubra pilaris with complications.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata in Singapore generally have a good quality of life.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports supplements can cause skin problems and may contain harmful substances.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Certain genes are more active during wound healing in axolotl and Acomys, which could help develop materials that improve human wound healing and regeneration.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for best outcomes in managing Alopecia Areata.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
March 2017 in “BIRDEM Medical Journal” Sarcoidosis can cause various skin issues, making diagnosis difficult.
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September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
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June 2002 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for early hair strength and cell survival.
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November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.