October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” U.S. dermatology residents need more education and experience with LGBT patients to improve their cultural competency.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Clinicians should use evidence-based tools and consider mental health when assessing alopecia areata to guide treatment.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Patients with advanced breast cancer prioritize quality of life, overall survival, and progression-free survival in treatment decisions.
January 2016 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” About 38% of patients at a dermatology clinic had oral lesions, with coated tongue, fissured tongue, and Fordyce granules being most common.
January 2005 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” Concerns about attractiveness and skin aging strongly influence tanning behaviors.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The new measure helps understand the personal and emotional impact of hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology”
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November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
April 2023 in “JMIR Research Protocols” The study aims to create a model to predict health attributes using diverse health data from Japanese adults.
February 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study aims to understand how mood, physical activity, light exposure, and seasonal changes affect sleep patterns.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
September 2011 in “Urology” The IPP index is linked to storage symptoms and leftover urine, and may help manage urinary tract symptoms.
October 2004 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” People with lichen planus are more likely to have abnormal blood fats than healthy people.
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January 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Avoiding certain allergens in personal care products may improve symptoms for some patients with lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
July 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 2 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients and clinicians generally agree on eyebrow and eyelash hair loss improvements in severe alopecia areata.
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November 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Anifrolumab effectively improved symptoms and reduced steroid use in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
Non-adherence to medication in Egyptian SLE patients leads to more hospitalizations and symptoms.
April 2024 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
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February 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVF-dermoscopy is a useful tool for accurately diagnosing types of alopecia, especially in people with lighter skin.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The Facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index is a more effective way to measure improvements in facial psoriasis than the traditional method.
Many young women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is often linked with irregular periods, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. Lifestyle and diet changes, along with regular counseling, can help manage these symptoms.
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with lichen planus have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their risk for heart disease.