January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
243 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
130 citations
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October 2006 in “Allergy” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful testing and alternative treatments.
108 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
88 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
55 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost eye solutions don't help eyelash growth in people with alopecia areata.
39 citations
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May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
28 citations
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May 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.
25 citations
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August 2011 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Finasteride caused a rare skin rash in a man, which improved after stopping the medication.
24 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Surgical excision with natural healing effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae without recurrence.
22 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
22 citations
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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.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
19 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
14 citations
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
11 citations
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November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman developed a persistent skin rash and hair loss from a condition linked to her increased L-tryptophan intake.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care” A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
8 citations
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September 1995 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Calcipotriol treatment for scalp psoriasis does not cause hair loss.
8 citations
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole may cause hair loss.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
7 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Wnt5a may contribute to psoriasis by reducing skin cell growth, blocking skin cell maturation, and increasing inflammation.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.