September 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to the development of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
September 2025 in “Journal of Phytonanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Licorice has health benefits but can also cause side effects, so it should be used carefully.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Fungal infections are the most common skin issue in the region.
February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists should be aware.
January 2023 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some vitamins, amino acids, and alternative medicines can cause serious side effects, including bone, muscle, and skin issues, and healthcare professionals should be aware of these risks.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry” Lithium for bipolar disorder can cause skin problems like rashes, which go away when the medication is stopped.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
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January 2018 in “Cogent Medicine” Careful management of steroid use is crucial in pregnant women with bullous pemphigoid to avoid complications like Cushing syndrome.
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October 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib effectively treated hair loss and inflammation in a patient with alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris.
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Tyrosine kinases are important in skin autoimmune diseases and could be targets for new treatments.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Proper nutrition can help balance the immune system and reduce allergies.
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” A 34-year-old woman had itchy black bumps on her face due to a condition called trichostasis spinulosa.
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August 2022 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Targeting Midkine can help reduce pain and itching in keloids.
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
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February 2002 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.
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December 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating feline pemphigus foliaceus than prednisone.
41 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Shaving caused a mild, itchy pubic rash with small bumps and crusts.
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March 2004 in “AIDS” Demodex folliculitis can occur in HIV patients on HAART, and treatment may involve topical creams or medication changes.
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March 2010 in “BMC veterinary research” Goats with BSE or scrapie show varying symptoms, and using only clinical signs may not detect all scrapie cases.
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa causes itchy bumps on young adults' skin.