6 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
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December 2003 in “Micron” The book "Hair Science and Technology" provides a deep understanding of hair biology and genetics, discusses hair growth, density, and diseases, and offers methods for managing hair loss and caring for hair growth.
3 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The new antibody, TYHF-1, specifically targets certain hair-related structures.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” AB+ blood group is more common in alopecia areata patients.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Alopecia areata is more common in young Black African males, with rare other health issues.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “STARS (University of Central Florida)” Analyzing isotopes from different tissues can effectively reveal detailed life histories of individuals.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Cyclophosphamide likely causes skin darkening by affecting hair follicles.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” A woman with Lupus Vasculitis improved after treatment with steroids and other medications.
1 citations
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The VII International Congress of Dermocaribe in Colombia was a major dermatology event with over 50 lectures on various skin conditions and treatments.
December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
November 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Non-informative YouTube videos on ingrown toenails get more views, but videos by podiatrists are the highest quality.
Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy last longer than others, and patient feedback can help improve care.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for who in Australia can get subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata may be linked to higher heart disease risk.
December 2024 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Snakes and worm lizards lost claw proteins due to similar evolutionary changes.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” A woman in Pakistan was diagnosed with Lupus Vasculitis and treated successfully.
June 2023 in “Revista de Ciências Médicas e Biológicas” Proper management of skin and hair side effects from chemotherapy improves patients' quality of life.
Transgender patients face unique skin issues due to hormone treatments and surgeries.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The letter agrees that adults can get contact alopecia, which improves with allergen avoidance, and stresses early diagnosis to prevent permanent hair loss.
May 2017 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Patients with certain FoxN1 gene mutations have severe immune issues but normal skin and hair.
February 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Psoriasis is a common skin disorder caused by immune system issues, treatable with various therapies.
October 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.