Publications by authors named "Geoffrey A Potts"

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a condition with a rapidly evolving research landscape. The expanding volume of AGA research necessitates synthesis to identify trends and gaps. Bibliometric analysis can be used to quantify the characteristics of a body of literature, and this technique has not been previously applied to AGA.

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Dietary supplements have become increasingly popular to improve facial appearance and optimize skin health. With countless supplements available online and in stores, there are unlimited options for patients to choose from. Federal law does not require the Food and Drug Administration to assess each product's efficacy before its appearance on the market.

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Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare benign non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The most common site of extranodal involvement is the skin. Cutaneous involvement without lymphadenopathy is extremely rare.

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  • Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a skin condition characterized by a large first patch followed by smaller rashes, possibly linked to reactivation of human herpesviruses HHV-6 and HHV-7.
  • This review examines the association of PR symptoms with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) infection and vaccination, with a study of 154 patients showing a higher occurrence of PR following vaccination.
  • Only a small percentage of patients were tested for HHV-6/7 infections, indicating a lack of extensive research; further studies are suggested to explore the relationship between PR and COVID-19, including tissue examination and blood tests for viral reactivation.
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  • * A search of PubMed and Embase revealed several anticholinergics under investigation for HH, including glycopyrrolate, oxybutynin, sofpironium bromide, and umeclidinium, with glycopyrrolate being the only FDA-approved option.
  • * The findings suggest that understanding these topical treatments is crucial for managing HH, and although safety data is limited, the emerging treatments have minimal known risks for patients.
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Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) is a rare pruritic condition with idiopathic etiology that affects mostly females. It most commonly presents as a rash on the neck and trunk. We report the occurrence of PP in a young woman on two separate occasions; her first episode was following a ketogenic diet and second after undergoing a laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery.

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Background: Palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis (HH) is a common condition characterized by excessive sweating of the palms and soles. Botulinum neurotoxin (BTX) is a very effective and safe treatment. However, the associated intense injection pain is a major limiting factor deterring patients from selecting this treatment.

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As the cosmeceutical market for nail products is growing, there is an emerging need for dermatologists to provide patients with evidence-based information regarding over-the-counter products and supplements for nail growth. By law, there is no required efficacy and safety assessment by the Food and Drug Administration prior to these products being made available to consumers. This carries financial and health consequences for patients seeking affordable and effective over-the-counter products to improve their nail conditions.

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We present a case of a one-month-old female patient with severe hypertriglyceridaemia as a side effect of treating an ulcerating infantile hemangioma with systemic propranolol. The remarkedly rapid increase in triglyceride returned to normal 96 hours after the discontinuation of the medication, and further follow-up revealed normalisation of the lipid profile. Further research is necessary to unveil the association of systemic propranolol with hypertriglyceridaemia.

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Hyperhidrosis (HH) is defined as perspiration beyond the level required to maintain temperature regulation. HH affects nearly 4.8% of the population in the United States.

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We present a case of a 13-month-old male patient with alopecia totalis that began two months after an episode of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. It is hypothesized that the viral infection triggered an autoimmune response, which lead to production of lymphocytes targeting an antigen present in the hair bulb. Future research is necessary to determine whether and how the pathophysiology of alopecia totalis may be triggered by viral infection.

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Background: Pleomorphic fibromas are rare flesh-colored benign neoplasms first described in 1989. Their histopathology is notable for nuclear pleomorphism of spindle cells and multinucleate giant cells but lacking mitoses. The cellular origin of these tumors is unknown.

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This article provides an overview of the diagnosis, epidemiology, and management of psoriasis, with a focus on the special characteristics of managing elderly patients. Complications particular to psoriasis patients and the side effects of treatment options are described.

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