21 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
15 citations
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May 1966 in “The Journal of Urology” A woman developed severe bladder inflammation after cancer treatment with Cytoxan.
14 citations
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September 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
13 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Curēus” Breast cancer skin metastases are rare, look different, and can be confused with other skin issues, so a biopsy is needed for accurate diagnosis.
7 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
6 citations
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November 1993 in “Contact dermatitis” Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Curēus” Beard hair loss can signal early diabetes and thyroid issues, treatable with specific cream.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
4 citations
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May 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin problems can indicate different diseases inside the body.
3 citations
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December 2004 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration, especially at the hairline and frontal hair volume, can improve facial balance and attractiveness, with follicular unit transplantation being a successful method.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” Tinea corporis significantly reduces quality of life, so early detection and treatment are important.
2 citations
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January 2018 The document reports the 19th global case of a rare skin condition in a patient from Colombia.
2 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research” Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.
November 2025 in “Pacific Journal of Medical Research” Skin issues are common in lupus patients, highlighting the need for thorough skin checks.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Granuloma faciale can occur on the scalp, especially in people with advanced hair loss, and may improve with treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of Health Sciences” A hair tonic with cumaru extract may help improve scalp psoriasis naturally.