March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the lower limbs, mainly in men, with unclear causes and treatments that often don't work well.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
16 citations
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April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Malassezia yeast plays a key role in dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
97 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” A rare family case of multiple benign hair follicle tumors was identified, highlighting the need to distinguish them from similar conditions.
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
17 citations
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A family had a genetic condition causing hair loss on the scalp, passed down through four generations.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
12 citations
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
January 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 10 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
20 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” Adhesive tape impression is a useful tool for diagnosing dermatophytosis in dogs and cats.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
1 citations
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August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment to avoid severe outcomes.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.