June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Leprosy and psoriasis were historically confused, but were finally distinguished as separate diseases in the 1800s.
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively reduces severe hair loss in alopecia areata over 24 months.
October 2019 in “The Permanente Journal” The author improved his health by adopting mindfulness and a healthier lifestyle.
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
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April 2022 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
September 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Lactium, a milk protein, can help reduce symptoms of skin disorders linked to stress and anxiety without side effects.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Forehead taping can sometimes lead to unexpected problems.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
Scalp lesions in discoid lupus are more common in women and linked to other autoimmune diseases.
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October 2021 in “Neuroscience Letters” November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Low-level light therapy safely increases hair growth in various types of hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.
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August 2018 in “Clinical Chemistry” Total testosterone levels can help diagnose androgen-producing tumors and hyperandrogenism in women.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Lacto-fermentation changes amino acid profiles in bovine colostrum, but results are inconsistent.
February 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone lotion works better for patchy hair loss.
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November 2012 in “EMBO reports” Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
October 2022 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Thymoma-associated multiorgan autoimmunity can cause liver damage and affects multiple organs, with limited treatment options and a generally poor prognosis.
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March 2017 in “Transplant Infectious Disease” Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
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November 2022 in “Cureus” Lulican™ shampoo is more effective and better tolerated than Ketoconazole for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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February 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low level laser therapy may help regenerate hair cells in the ear after damage from gentamicin.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition requiring careful diagnosis and treatment.
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August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Calcium pantothenate therapy improved symptoms of discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
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November 2016 in “Lupus” Lenalidomide effectively and safely treats skin symptoms in pediatric lupus, reducing the need for prednisone.
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White piedra, a rare fungal infection, was diagnosed in two women in a northern climate.