April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deep phenotyping helps distinguish between xeroderma pigmentosum and trichothiodystrophy, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients have higher risks of autoimmune diseases, infections, and skin cancer.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
November 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” PT-20 did not significantly improve gray hair repigmentation.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Monitor for early signs of azathioprine toxicity and check blood counts regularly.
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April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
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December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some hair products can create false signs on scalp examinations, leading to wrong diagnoses.