21 citations
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September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
36 citations
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September 2015 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Revertant cell therapy could be a future treatment for Ichthyosis with confetti.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
September 2024 in “Pigment International” Vitiligo is now seen as a systemic disease with promising new treatments and may offer protection against some diseases.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research with diverse participants is needed to determine the effectiveness of photobiomodulation devices for hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “British Journal of Cancer” Men with melanoma have a higher risk of later being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
28 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
264 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreen do not penetrate deep into the skin.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
September 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Basal cell carcinoma is more common than squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp, especially along the part line.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.
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November 2019 in “Cancer reports” The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
16 citations
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata might help slow down certain cancers.
70 citations
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May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
32 citations
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April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
12 citations
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July 2019 in “Acta Neurologica Belgica” Levodopa for Parkinson's disease might be linked to skin issues like melanoma, but it's unclear if the drug or the disease causes them.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Nature Reviews Cardiology” Skin conditions can signal heart issues, highlighting the need for integrated care.
April 2024 in “Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology” Tissue-derived extracellular vesicles are crucial for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
October 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” Skin conditions can indicate underlying metabolic issues.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
16 citations
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October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
12 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.