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New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
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 Basal cell carcinomas in mice arise from hair follicle stem cells and multiple epithelial progenitor populations
Basal cell carcinomas in mice can start from hair follicle stem cells and other skin cell types, depending on signaling levels.
research Acquired loss of hair pigment associated with a flexural dermatosis
research Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back
Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
research Chest hair micrografts display extended growth in scalp tissue: a case report
Chest hair can be successfully used for scalp hair transplants, growing longer like scalp hair.
research Acquired ichthyosis, alopecia and loss of hair pigment associated with leiomyosarcoma
Removing a tumor may resolve associated skin and hair symptoms.
research Eccrine Duct Dilation as a Marker of Cicatricial Alopecia
Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes
A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
research Cutaneous Hybrid Cyst in a Sprague-Dawley Rat
A rat had a cyst similar to a hair follicle structure.
research Quantitative image analysis for hereditary hair disorders
research Síndrome do nevo de Becker
The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.
research Skin tumors with matrical differentiation: lessons from hair keratins, beta‐catenin and PHLDA ‐1 expression
Matrical tumors share a common growth mechanism involving the Wnt pathway and consistent PHLDA1 expression.
research Hair biology: an update
Recent findings show that hair growth and color are controlled by a complex network of signals in the hair follicle.
research The rare association of congenital glaucoma, giant melanocytic nevus, alopecia, and hypospadias in an Egyptian child with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report
Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
research Targetoid Hair Regrowth Pattern in Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
A rare hair regrowth pattern can occur in some people with alopecia areata.
research Ossifying pilomatrixoma with marrow formation of the left cheek region – Case report with review of literature
A rare benign cheek tumor was successfully removed from a 15-year-old girl without complications or recurrence.
research Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis: congenital alopecia treatment in a rare neurocutaneous syndrome
A girl with a rare syndrome had successful hair loss treatment with no relapse after 4 years.
research Unusual loss of body hair in childhood: Trichotillomania or alopecia
Proper diagnosis and treatment of childhood hair loss require distinguishing between alopecia and trichotillomania.
research Christmas article: Case of uncombable hair syndrome discovered after publication of article in Ugeskrift for Læger
Digital access to medical info can help identify rare conditions.
research Maternal Melatonin Contributes to Offspring Hair Follicle Development Through Transcriptional Regulation of the AP-1 Complex and MAPK Pathway
Maternal melatonin improves offspring hair growth by affecting specific proteins and pathways.
research Body hair transplantation in vitiligo
Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
research Macular Alopecia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Cohort Study to Describe an Underrecognized Pattern of Alopecia
Macular alopecia is a distinct, non-scarring hair loss pattern that mostly affects young Hispanic/Latinx females and often resolves on its own.
research Expression of Langerhans cell antigens in the hair follicles in alopecia areata
research Pathologic Quiz Case: An Anterior Neck Mass in a 5-Month-Old Female Infant
The neck mass was a rare benign "wattle," surgically removed for diagnosis and appearance.
research Excessive hair growth around local β‐interferon injection sites for malignant melanoma
β-interferon injections for melanoma can cause excessive hair growth at the injection sites.
research Beyond Coincidence in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Becker Nevus Adjacent to Plexiform Neurofibroma with Brachial Plexus Involvement and Integrated Mechanistic Illustration
A rare case shows a possible link between Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Becker nevus due to genetic mutations.
research Cutaneous manifestations of dabrafenib (GSK2118436): a selective inhibitor of mutant BRAF in patients with metastatic melanoma
Dabrafenib can cause skin growths and sometimes low-grade skin cancer.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.