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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that local flaps are effective for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck, offering good skin match and function.
177 citations
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November 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Transplantation is effective for stable leucoderma but not for progressive, widespread vitiligo vulgaris.
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause rapid, extensive hair loss, with patterns varying between individuals.
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
January 2025 in “Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Medicine” Plasmatherapy improves immune status in vitiligo patients, especially those with segmental vitiligo.
April 2024 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Muskox hair growth rates vary widely, so a single growth rate can't be used for all populations.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Men need tailored laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
Certain skin and family history markers predict vitiligo severity and treatment needs.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Ruxolitinib cream effectively treats skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and vitiligo with minimal side effects.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost shows promise for treating vitiligo, especially when combined with other therapies.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Vitiligo patients have higher hydrogen peroxide levels and lower E-cadherin, affecting skin cell adhesion and pigmentation.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
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July 2018 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Myotonic dystrophy may be classified as a segmental progeroid disorder.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
July 2005 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” The AR gene is linked to male-pattern baldness, TNFSF4 to heart disease, SLC19A3 to BBGD, MCT8 to a syndrome, and segmental duplications to genetic variation.
9 citations
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
January 2007 in “Bristol Research (University of Bristol)” Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.