6 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology” Ustekinumab might work for severe psoriasis, but more research is needed to be sure.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” People with keratosis pilaris might be more likely to get a rare type of tinea versicolor.
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July 2003 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” An antibiotic called co-trimoxazole can effectively treat autoimmune diseases.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
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April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
14 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
220 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
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February 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” 5-aminolevulinic acid therapy reduces acne by decreasing fat production in skin cells.
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July 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical PRP cream may improve facial skin by boosting collagen.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps distinguish Lichen Planopilaris from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia by identifying unique hair loss patterns.
September 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
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March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White piedra can be effectively treated with 2% miconazole nitrate lotion.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders change their diets, avoiding foods like alcohol, citrus, and spices, and some find vegetables and dairy helpful.
June 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Acne patients have lower enzyme activity, suggesting oxidative stress may contribute to acne.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more hair growth, skin darkening, and acne, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic issues.
A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.