May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” A cat developed skin problems from a certain brand of injected water pills, which went away after switching brands.
August 2022 in “MEDICINUS” A 22-year-old homosexual man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis, genital warts, and HIV, highlighting the high STI risk in men who have sex with men.
26 citations
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August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
9 citations
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October 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for preventing and treating prostate cancer.
4 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
23 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
January 2022 in “European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology” Topical imiquimod use for treating a cervical lesion might cause delayed hair loss.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Veterinary Sciences” Feline cutaneous lymphocytosis is likely reactive, while canine cutaneous lymphocytosis needs more study to understand its nature.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Biomedical imaging has greatly improved understanding and treatment of solid tumors.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of bone oncology” Low-dose chemotherapy is safer, more effective, and cost-effective than surgery for treating bone lesions in children.
1 citations
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December 2021 Cats likely have a reactive skin condition, while dogs may have a more complex, possibly cancerous one.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Early screening and HPV vaccination reduce cervical cancer risk.
37 citations
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February 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Increasing PDCD4 protein may help prevent or treat some skin cancers.
84 citations
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September 2008 in “Developmental biology” Retinoic acid-binding proteins in skin are regulated by β-catenin and Notch signalling.
October 2024 in “Preprints.org” Hair helps prevent scalp skin cancer by supporting immune protection.
September 2024 in “Preprints.org” Hair protects the scalp from skin cancer by aiding immune defense.
11 citations
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May 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most cutaneous adnexal tumors examined were benign and resembled common skin tumors.
25 citations
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September 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” High doses of some contraceptive steroids cause health issues in dogs, but their relevance to humans is unclear.
224 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
36 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Lymphangiosarcoma was confirmed in cats with specific skin symptoms using a lymphatic marker.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair helps prevent scalp skin cancer by supporting immune protection.