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June 1984 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes, including pigmentation, acne, and stretch marks, and may affect preexisting skin conditions.
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
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October 1978 in “PubMed” Ro 10-9359 is an effective treatment for severe psoriasis but can cause side effects.
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November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Betamethasone can effectively treat alopecia areata.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
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September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology” A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
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July 2018 in “JAAPA” Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Oral alitretinoin can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Oral isotretinoin does not cause milia in acne patients.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively regrow hair in children with alopecia areata unresponsive to other treatments.
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical corticosteroids are the preferred first treatment for children with Alopecia Areata.
January 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition needing targeted treatments beyond symptom management.
February 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy's hair, nails, and skin improved after 6 months of steroid treatment.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
February 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Not all nail problems are caused by fungus, new allergens are being identified, PCOS has various treatments, and aesthetic procedures like Botox are advancing.
February 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
January 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests improvements for a hair and scalp disease book and recommends a two-volume skin surgery reference for dermatologists.
Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.