2 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like hives, rashes, and chickenpox-like eruptions, with women aged 31-40 being the most affected.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
20 citations
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cat developed a skin lesion from a topical solution, which healed with minoxidil treatment.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hydrocortisone ointment effectively improved eyebrow skin and hair in a 10-year-old.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that is hard to diagnose due to unclear clinical criteria.
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.
6 citations
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome can occur with minimal mucin deposition.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 4-year-old girl with a rare lupus condition was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids, leading to full recovery and hair regrowth.
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
5 citations
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October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.
63 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.
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.
21 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
91 citations
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July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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.
13 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.