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January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Lithium can cause skin discoloration even at normal levels, so monitor for signs of intoxication.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Medicine” Premature aging increases the risk of immune problems and autoimmune diseases.
Rosacea may be linked to gut and brain issues, not just a skin problem.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Mice with alopecia areata had wider lymphatic vessels in their skin.
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.
57 citations
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June 2018 in “Nutrients” Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.
69 citations
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January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
60 citations
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November 2023 in “Biology” Aging skin causes inflammation that affects the whole body.
December 2025 in “Bioengineering” Sebum is essential for skin health but can cause acne if unbalanced.
September 2017 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān” Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Zdravstvena zastita” Workplace stress can cause serious health problems, so managing it is essential.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomolecules” The research confirms that Hidradenitis Suppurativa is characterized by increased inflammation, disrupted skin cell organization, and abnormal metabolic processes.
25 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New skin repair methods show promise but need to be safer and more accessible.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
20 citations
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” Pancreatic cancer can alter gut and skin bacteria, possibly causing skin issues.
101 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
28 citations
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August 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” People with Down's syndrome often have more skin problems due to a weak immune system.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
112 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
101 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease can cause rare hair growth on normally hairless thumb skin.