Retinoic acid can change skin development, like turning scales into feathers or forming glands.
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Most patients' skin darkening after sclerotherapy fades on its own within 6-24 months.
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
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November 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblasts from healthy donors can prevent changes seen in recessive epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
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May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
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August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” The document reports a rare case of ECCL with a new association with optic disc colobomas.
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December 2018 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology/PD. European journal of pediatric dermatology” Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The hydrogel patch helps heal diabetic wounds by releasing a healing agent in response to harmful molecules and improving skin regeneration.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.
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January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” Nanospanlastic vesicles can improve glaucoma treatment by enhancing drug delivery to the eye.
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January 1988 in “Acta oncologica” Retinol palmitate may reduce cancer relapses in early-stage lung cancer patients.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” October 1940 in “Clinical and Experimental Optometry” Vitamin A deficiency can cause eye problems and other health issues.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Long-term etretinate use may cause delayed wound healing and extra tissue growth after injury.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Corneal issues in pemphigus vulgaris may require surgery if medication is not followed.
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