January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
June 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences” A woman developed folliculitis after long-term acitretin treatment for pustular psoriasis.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Therapeutic Advances in Hematology” Mogamulizumab treatment in Sézary syndrome may cause skin issues and hair loss but can lead to a complete response.
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.
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
May 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
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December 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A patient with pemphigus vulgaris improved significantly after treatment for an additional viral skin infection.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
September 2011 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A man's skin condition was misdiagnosed and later identified as a rare type of skin cancer, which did not improve with treatment.
October 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a severe allergic reaction to sulfasalazine, with symptoms improving after treatment and follow-up.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi varicelliform eruption are crucial to prevent severe complications.
16 citations
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August 2017 in “Lupus” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus should be considered when acne treatments don't work.
A woman developed folliculitis after taking acitretin for psoriasis, which was treated with skin dressing and antibiotics.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Laser hair reduction can sometimes cause a rare skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that combines rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, making diagnosis challenging.
11 citations
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June 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” The dual-wavelength laser system effectively reduces EFFC symptoms with minimal side effects.
February 2021 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” A rare skin condition usually found near the eyes was found on a farmer's scalp.
October 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A woman with lupus had unusual symptoms like blisters, skin inflammation, and throat ulcers, which improved with steroid and dapsone treatment.
December 2024 in “PubMed” Cyclosporine effectively treated a woman's stubborn skin condition.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
Isotretinoin and other medications showed promising results for treating a rare scalp condition linked to severe acne.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The 1927 nm fractional thulium laser effectively treats acne by targeting and improving affected skin areas.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
5 citations
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November 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A woman's skin darkened after using dutasteride and pimecrolimus for hair loss, but improved when she stopped the medications and protected her skin from light.