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GlossaryInfundibular Hyperkeratosis

excessive keratin buildup in hair follicle's upper part

Infundibular Hyperkeratosis refers to the excessive buildup of keratin (a protein that makes up the outer layer of the skin) within the infundibulum, which is the upper part of a hair follicle. This condition can lead to clogged hair follicles, potentially causing skin issues like acne or folliculitis.

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Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy

research Proliferative, lymphocytic, infundibular mural folliculitis and dermatitis with prominent follicular apoptosis and parakeratotic casts in four Labrador retrievers: preliminary description and response to therapy

10 citations , April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology”

A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.

research Hidradenitis suppurativa: a review of cause and treatment

73 citations , December 2010 in “Current opinion in infectious diseases/Current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated MEDLINE”

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition possibly caused by hair follicle issues, with treatments focusing on infection and inflammation.

research Histological and dermatoscopic description of sphynx cat skin

26 citations , August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Sphynx cats have abnormal hair follicles and keratinization affecting their skin.

research Follicular and perforating disorders

11 citations , June 1985 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

Examining many sections is key to correctly diagnosing hair follicle disorders.

Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A New Diagnostic Method of Lichen Planopilaris

research Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography: A new diagnostic method of lichen planopilaris

1 citations , October 2023 in “Skin research and technology”

LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.

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