April 2026 in “Biomedicines” A holistic approach combining lifestyle changes, stress management, exercise, and herbal medicine can effectively treat and prevent keloids.
Topical treatments like minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for hair loss, with JAK inhibitors promising for alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Certain cancer drugs can cause skin issues like rashes and itching.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause scalp pustules and hair loss, needing early treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
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December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” Fire needle therapy is an effective and better alternative to surgery for early-stage neck carbuncles.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
January 2026 in “Medicina” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin disorders effectively and safely.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Restoring skin microbial balance may help treat acne.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
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November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
42 citations
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September 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 30 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle microbes affect hair health and could be used for treatments.
18 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
14 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Photodynamic therapy improved skin issues from sorafenib when other treatments failed.
10 citations
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September 2024 in “Life” Abrocitinib shows promise for treating various skin conditions beyond atopic dermatitis.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document emphasizes standardized, comprehensive training for dermatology and venereology specialists across Europe.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Medical aesthetics now helps treat medical conditions, expanding options for dermatologists.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes” Laser-capture microdissection effectively analyzes hair follicle microbiomes, revealing region-specific bacterial differences.