Publications by authors named "Michelle R Anthony"

Article Synopsis
  • Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss, affecting about 58% of men and 40% of women by age 50, leading to psychological distress.
  • This study aimed to review and analyze the effectiveness of combining topical minoxidil with microneedling versus using minoxidil alone for treating this condition.
  • The analysis of eight selected studies showed significant improvement in total hair count with the combined treatment, although hair diameter increase wasn't statistically significant, and no serious side effects were reported.
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Unlabelled: Vitiligo is a multifaceted autoimmune depigmenting disorder affecting around 0.5 to 2.0% of individuals globally.

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Malaria is a vector-borne tropical infection caused by protozoa of the genus and is transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The disease is commonly characterized by fever, edema, thrombocytopenia, hypoglycemia, anemia, and myalgias; however, the infection's cutaneous presentations are not commonly emphasized and tend to be overlooked. A literature search was conducted that focused on the various skin pathologies that malaria patients have been noted to present with using case reports and currently available literature.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, profoundly incapacitating disease predominantly affecting the apocrine gland-rich areas of the human body. Although it affects 0.05% to 4% of the general population, there exists a significant racial disparity, with people of color, particularly Black individuals, experiencing a notably higher prevalence.

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Melasma is a chronic relapsing skin condition. Laser therapy is a new advancement in treatment. Whether the topical application of tranexamic acid (TXA) increases the efficacy of laser therapy in melasma is still under debate.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the hair follicles in areas of the body with apocrine glands. The condition is characterized by recurrent, painful nodules, abscesses, and draining sinuses that can lead to scarring and disfigurement. In this present study, we provide a focused evaluation of recent developments in hidradenitis suppurativa research, including novel therapeutics and promising biomarkers that may facilitate clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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Background: Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare disorder, that results in congenital cutaneous hemangiomas of the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Although asymptomatic, the nevi present as soft, non-mobile, dark blue, compressible papules. Clinically it presents as iron deficiency anemia due to occult gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Erythrodermic psoriasis (EP) is an autoimmune condition commonly manifested as cutaneous lesions, such as well-demarcated, erythematous, scaly plaques, notably on the extensor surfaces but sometimes present on the scalp, palms, and soles. Various triggering events are known to initiate flare-ups of previously well-controlled/dormant EP. In recent literature, the association of acutely exacerbated EP after symptomatic infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been well-described.

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Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease caused by various forms of the protozoa and is transmitted by the female mosquito. The parasitic infection is endemic in 90 countries, with approximately 500 million cases reported annually and an estimated annual mortality of 1.5-2.

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Introduction: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare but highly fatal neurological condition mostly caused by prothrombotic conditions like antiphospholipid syndrome, factor V Leiden, and G20210A prothrombin polymorphism. Snake bites are a rare cause of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis that must be recognized and treated promptly to improve survival.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 25-year-old male who developed headaches and seizures following a Viper snake bite.

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