16 citations
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
55 citations
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
29 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.
June 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early minipulse corticosteroid therapy can effectively treat scalp discoid lupus in children.
Loss of oil glands and inflammation might contribute to the development of scarring hair loss.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
67 citations
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome have a much lower quality of life.
9 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
9 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
5 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Narrowband UVB treatment increases certain gene expressions in psoriasis skin and improves symptoms.
January 2020 in “Dermatology Review” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing alopecia areata, morphea, and psoriasis.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Carbamazepine caused hair loss and skin eruptions in a woman, which improved after stopping the medication.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome therapy with laser treatment helped hair regrowth in a child with a rare skin condition.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Leprosy and psoriasis were historically confused, but were finally distinguished as separate diseases in the 1800s.
13 citations
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November 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found clear differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa, keratosis pilaris, and eruptive vellus hair cysts.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Sebaceous nevus changes with age, and dermoscopy and RCM are effective for diagnosis.
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin condition appeared on a 19-year-old woman's scalp.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.
April 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Phototherapy is often used for psoriasis in children, but it has low success rates.