31 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” BRAF inhibitors for melanoma often cause skin side effects, but they can be managed with proper care.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
16 citations
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April 2016 in “Medicine” Early treatment and regular check-ups are crucial for lupus patients to prevent progression and improve outcomes.
13 citations
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines can cause minor skin reactions, including those related to Bullous Pemphigoid, but these usually resolve on their own.
June 2023 in “Dermatology reports” The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
7 citations
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June 2018 in “Archives of Rheumatology” A woman with lupus developed rare skin growths that went away on their own.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
6 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
August 2024 in “Journal of Marine Medical Society” Dermoscopy helps diagnose skin issues and warns against unqualified treatments.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
21 citations
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November 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.
22 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The case suggests a possible autoimmune link between lichen sclerosus and vitiligo.
94 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Local inflammation worsens autoimmune skin conditions by increasing antibody buildup.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
47 citations
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January 1998 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” ErbB2 signaling is crucial for skin cell growth and cancer development in mice.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” Psoriasis lesions have fewer and smaller oil glands, which might affect the condition's development.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
13 citations
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July 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3 citations
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some people with the skin color loss condition, vitiligo, also develop the skin inflammation condition, lichen planus, possibly due to local trauma, sun damage, or genetic factors.
123 citations
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September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
12 citations
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May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old boy's skin condition improved after stopping a specific treatment and starting new medications.