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April 2023 in “Medicina” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves oral lichen planus symptoms with few side effects.
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.
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August 2019 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
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October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Customized medications made through compounding can be beneficial for various skin conditions but require careful regulation and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Zinc can be a helpful secondary treatment for certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to guide its use.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Platelet-rich plasma might help with skin aging, ulcers, and hair loss, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
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April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
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September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
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November 2004 in “Expert opinion on drug safety” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Wounds on the face usually heal with scars, but understanding how some wounds heal without scars could lead to better treatments.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
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August 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
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February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
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October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Skin problems are common in people with diabetes and controlling blood sugar can reduce these issues.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” A patch made from human lung fibroblast material helps heal skin wounds effectively, including diabetic ulcers.
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March 2009 in “BMC Public Health” Male pattern baldness in elderly Japanese men is linked to a sulfur gas and worsened by gut and metabolic issues.
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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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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.