January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” The gel effectively reduced folliculitis symptoms and was safe to use.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
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October 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” 15 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” P-SLN nanoparticles effectively deliver podophyllotoxin to the skin.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
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July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports” Athletes can experience various skin issues, which can be treated and prevented with appropriate care and protective measures.
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Machine learning can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to certain treatments.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HDAC inhibitors, like Vorinostat and Entinostat, can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
September 2018 in “Practical diabetes” People with diabetes have a higher risk of skin infections and complications.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 10% carbamide peroxide is safe and effectively reduces mild to moderate acne.
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.
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October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” The man's scalp condition did not improve with tetracycline treatment.
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June 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man had a black pore on his cheek, which was removed and found to be a hair follicle tumor.
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document found differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa and similar skin conditions.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Ustekinumab treatment may reveal a genetic tendency for steatocystoma multiplex in psoriasis patients.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” Perifollicular elastolysis is poorly understood, with limited treatment options and inconsistent results.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines can cause minor skin reactions, including those related to Bullous Pemphigoid, but these usually resolve on their own.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Fluconazole is the preferred treatment for deep skin infections in immunocompromised patients.
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March 2022 in “Cureus” A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.
Surgery can cause skin cysts in dogs.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The new wound dressing speeds up healing and kills bacteria effectively.
84 citations
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.