research Subclinical speckled perifollicular melanosis of the scalp.
The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research An unusual presentation of pilomatrixoma
A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but later identified as a rare benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma.
research Immunofluorescence analysis of the basement membrane zone components in human anagen hair follicles
The upper hair follicle is stable, while the lower part allows movement during hair growth.
research Inducible ß-Catenin Activation and PTEN Inactivation Elicit Follicular Tumours, Not Papillomas: A Potential Paradigm for Trichilemmomas in Cowden’s Disease
Activating β-catenin and inactivating PTEN cause follicular tumors, not papillomas, similar to those in Cowden’s Disease.
research 130 Expression of nidogen1 in basal cell carcinoma
Higher levels of nidogen1 and type IV collagen are found in basal cell carcinoma compared to normal skin.
research Persistent hair growth over a hemangioma in a patient with alopecia areata: A clue to pathogenesis?
research PA13 A hair’s breadth from misdiagnosis
A 15-year-old boy was correctly diagnosed with a rare skin condition after initially being misdiagnosed.
research Huge Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors of the Scalp: Report of Six Cases
Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
research Linear trichoepithelioma on the neck of a 15-year-old girl
A 15-year-old girl has a benign skin tumor on her neck.
research Temporal triangular alopecia
A 23-year-old man has a benign, non-progressive hair loss patch that doesn't respond to treatment but can be cosmetically treated.
research Alopecia associated with syringomas
The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
research Expression pattern of human hair keratin basic 1 (hHbl) in hair follicle and pilomatricoma
hHbl gene is active in hair shaft cells and some pilomatricomas.
research Merkel cell differentiation in trichoblastoma
Trichoblastomas may mimic fetal skin development by having many Merkel cells, unlike adult skin.
research Pilomatricoma with Florid Osseous Metaplasia: A Cytologist’s Perspective
A rare skin tumor with bone formation was successfully removed without recurrence.
research Ovarian Hemangioma With Stromal Luteinization
The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
research LB965 Follicular trochanters: A potential mechanism for stem cell depletion in scarring alopecia
Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research Teacher CPD: towards a broader perspective
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
research Expression patterns of hair and epithelial keratins and transcription factors HOXC13, LEF1, and β‐catenin in a malignant pilomatricoma: a histological and immunohistochemical study
The malignant pilomatricoma showed strong epithelial keratin expression, suggesting it may not calcify.
research Refractory alopecia areata with single hairs imitating frontal fibrosing alopecia: a prospective observational study
A unique type of hair loss mimics another condition but has minimal inflammation and specific immune cells present.
research Perifollicular erythematous papules on the scalp
The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
research Atypical Pediatric Presentation of Pilomatricoma
Pilomatricomas should be considered to avoid misdiagnosis in children with unusual skin tumors.
research Onycholemmal horn: A distinctive subungual tumour
Onycholemmal horn is a rare nail tumor in elderly women, treated by surgical removal.
research Differential diagnoses of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis: considerations as regards one case
Accurate diagnosis of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is crucial to avoid mistaking it for more serious conditions.
research A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
research Multifocal Malignant Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumour: A Diagnostic Imitator Beyond the Scalp
Recognizing specific markers is crucial for correctly diagnosing and treating rare multifocal MPTT in males.
research Ultrastructural abnormalities in the dermal papillae of both lesional and clinically normal follicles from alopecia areata scalps
Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
research Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides of the scalp: A case report
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
research A solitary triangular alopecia
A five-year-old girl has a harmless, unchanging bald patch on her scalp.