October 2021 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
April 2026 in “The National Medical Journal of India” Regular eye exams are important for detecting serious complications in lupus patients.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Genetic testing confirmed a rare disorder causing hair loss and vision problems in a Saudi family, stressing its importance for diagnosis and counseling.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shiny white structures in trichoscopy can indicate long-standing discoid lupus erythematosus alopecia.
30 citations
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June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” Following a specific clinical sequence can help diagnose and treat Demodex mites in the eyes.
32 citations
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April 2001 in “Experimental Eye Research” Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
13 citations
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March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.
22 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCF/Lef1 is essential for skin barrier function by regulating lipid metabolism.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
1 citations
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September 1998 in “Journal of Advancement in Medicine” The document discussed a single case report highlighting the potential link between thiamin deficiency and alopecia, emphasizing the psychological impact of hair loss, particularly in women. The author noted that an intense preoccupation with hair could indicate brain dysfunction, as seen in a similar patient who exhibited psychotic tendencies leading to suicide. The paper aimed to alert physicians to the potential dangers of overlooking such symptoms as trivial.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Stem Cell Reports” Stem cells in the cornea show unexpected flexibility and have important implications for medicine.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Ophthalmology” Tea tree oil shampoo can effectively treat eyelid inflammation caused by Demodex mites.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “BIO-PROTOCOL” Hair follicle stem cells can be transplanted onto the eye using a fibrin carrier to help repair eye damage.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Afatinib can cause eyelash and eyebrow issues, leading to eye irritation and pain.
3 citations
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April 2010 in “Clinical Neuropharmacology” Finasteride helps treat eyelid spasms.
April 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Research” People with Telogen Effluvium have lower vitamin D levels.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.
31 citations
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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.
18 citations
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June 1998 in “Circulation” Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “PubMed” Zinc deficiency causes skin issues and hair loss, treatable with zinc supplements.
34 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” mTORC2 is crucial for healthy skin barrier by regulating lipids and filaggrin.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Trichoscopy can help diagnose Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and ferritin deficiencies without blood tests.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
January 2018 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science”
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.