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Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a form of alopecia that results in hair loss at the sides and front of…
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden hair loss. In the brief research report “Alopecia Areata Is Associated…
At-home use of nail cosmetic products (NCPs) is increasingly popular but can be associated with increased risk of adverse effects…
April 25, 2024 1 0
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024: “I Started to Live My Life on Purpose” – An Interview with Naniki Seboni
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with cancer survivor and patient advocate Naniki Seboni about…
The nails on the ends of our fingers and toes protect them from damage, but can indicate underlying health conditions…
September 25, 2023 0 0
Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Atherosclerosis develops when our arteries begin to become narrowed or hardened. In the research article “Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in…
July 27, 2023 0 0
Psoriasis Action Month: An Interview with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford (International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA))
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford from the International…
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a long word, but, simply described, it means an itchy scalp. It affects many people to…
There is anecdotal evidence that bathing in the Blue Lagoon near Grindavik, Iceland, might reduce uneven skin pigmentation. The authors…
April 20, 2023 0 0
“Look after Your Largest Organ”: An Interview with Prof Willie Visser for World Melanoma Day and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast for World Melanoma Day on May 1, 2023, as well as…
February 20, 2023 1 0
A Combination of Lifestyle Changes and Hypoglycemic Medications Can Help Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin problem from which more than 125 million people worldwide suffer. Over the past 20 years,…
This post looks at microneedling, which is a cosmetic procedure with some applications in dermatology. It has been gaining in…
Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect different parts of the body including the nails. It is not…
Patient expectations can affect their treatment experiences, even having an impact on efficacy and tolerability. The open access review paper…
June 23, 2022 0 0
The Vitiligo Patient Journey Map: An Interview with Yan Valle (CEO Vitiligo Research Foundation)
On the occasion of World Vitiligo Day, which is observed on June 25 every year, we got in touch with…
Hair loss can be hereditary or a normal symptom of aging, but it can also be a sign of illness….
Inspired by the recent report “Vaccine Toes Are the New COVID Toes” published in the journal Skin Appendage Disorders, this…
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1.49 billion people worldwide suffer or have suffered from a skin disease at…
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Onychomycosis is a relatively common infection of the fingernails and toenails. The currently available oral antifungals are not without risk….
We’re all accustomed to wearing masks in public now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are some issues that…
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. Skin reactions or dermatitis due to the radiation is prevalent. Currently, the…
The skin can react to certain medications by erupting into rashes called fixed drug eruptions. In this blog post, based…
January 28, 2022 0 0
World Leprosy Day 2022: An Interview with Dr Vivek V. Pai
During 2019 and 2020, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Leprosy Strategy 2021–2030 “Towards zero leprosy” was developed. The core…
Our mental health can be influenced by long-term conditions, including dermatological ones such as eczema. This post was inspired by…