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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SSEA-4 can distinguish between eccrine and apocrine sweat gland ducts.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Apocrine type cutaneous mixed tumors often resemble hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and apocrine glands.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Adenolipomas may develop from gland entrapment by fat tissue, showing complex and varied forms.
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December 2020 The interdigital gland in crossbred sheep is similar to skin and has specialized structures for secretion.
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July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Androgen receptors are found in some skin tumors but not in hair follicle tumors.
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” A woman with Fox-Fordyce disease had symptom relief using tretinoin cream.
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November 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Hungarica” The ovine interdigital sinus has a complex structure with three layers and various skin-like features.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.
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December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
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January 1967 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Old dogs' skin thins, loses hair, and may darken, but doesn't show some human aging signs.
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Botulinum toxin type A may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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April 2019 in “PubMed” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps and scarring, often triggered by smoking and obesity, and requires varying treatments based on severity.
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March 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” FGF18 is present in beagle dog hair follicles, mainly in the inner root sheath.