27 citations
,
April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
January 2025 in “Repository of Digital Objects for Teaching Research and Culture (University of Valencia)” Non-coding RNAs may be key in diagnosing and treating rare skin disorders.
90 citations
,
January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
January 2013 in “Open journal of gastroenterology” Ulcerative colitis can cause skin issues due to immune system problems.
5 citations
,
June 2012 in “PubMed” Valproic acid can cause a skin condition called leukocytoclastic vasculitis, which usually gets better after stopping the drug.
2 citations
,
May 2024 in “The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology” Tacrolimus treatment for autoimmune hepatitis can cause hair loss.
19 citations
,
March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and can be managed with treatments like laser, electrolysis, or new topical solutions.
15 citations
,
February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research is needed to understand and treat cicatricial alopecias.
February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Nail pitting in kids can be harmless or indicate other health issues, so thorough evaluation is crucial.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hair transplant works best in healthy individuals, and those with medical issues need extra care.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Androgenic alopecia is diagnosed by clinical evaluation and managed with treatments to stop hair loss and encourage regrowth.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Androgenic alopecia is diagnosed by clinical evaluation and managed with treatments to stop hair loss and encourage regrowth.
2 citations
,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” COVID-19 vaccines may rarely worsen hair loss in people with severe alopecia, but the benefits of vaccination still outweigh this risk.
2 citations
,
August 2020 in “JCRPE” A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
14 citations
,
April 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cytokeratins 15 and 19 may help track vitiligo treatment progress.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
3 citations
,
October 2020 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” A dog with a rare heart clot died despite treatment, highlighting the need for better clot treatments in dogs.
175 citations
,
December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
54 citations
,
January 1986 in “Medical clinics of North America/The Medical clinics of North America” Skin conditions in multiple myeloma patients vary with the timing of bone marrow transplants.
36 citations
,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
20 citations
,
March 2014 in “Molecular Endocrinology” NFIB and STAT5 work together to control specific genetic programs in cells.
19 citations
,
September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
3 citations
,
January 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.
2 citations
,
June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
1 citations
,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.