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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
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February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
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June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology” Thymoma may link myasthenia gravis, nail dystrophy, and alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Illegal wildlife captivity poses health risks and highlights the need for conservation and public health awareness.
October 2019 in “Turkderm” Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.
Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
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July 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Early diagnosis and biotin treatment are crucial for infants with biotinidase deficiency to prevent severe complications.
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February 2021 in “PubMed” Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Overexpressing noggin in mice causes severe osteoporosis.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.
June 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This case report discusses a 67-year-old woman with Netherton syndrome, a genetic disorder causing skin inflammation and hair defects like Trichorrhexis invaginata. The patient was treated with dupilumab, which is typically used for skin inflammation. After 3 months, there was significant improvement in skin symptoms and hair condition, with brittle "bamboo" hairs being replaced by normal hair shafts. This suggests that dupilumab may not only help with skin issues but also promote hair growth in Netherton syndrome, highlighting a novel therapeutic approach for addressing hair shaft abnormalities linked to inflammatory responses.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
Immunological skin diseases in pigs are rare and can be caused by immune system issues or external factors.
March 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Nymphaea caerulea flower extract can improve scalp conditions by reducing oil, inflammation, stress hormones, and blood vessel issues.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
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November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
Neuropeptides affect hair growth and could be used to control it.
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
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August 2018 in “Journal of pediatric neurology” Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.
Niosomes improve aminexil's effectiveness in preventing hair loss without needing propylene glycol.
December 2024 in “European journal of medical research” January 2014 in “Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México)” A Persian cat had a rare skin condition that didn't improve with treatment.
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January 2018 The document reports the 19th global case of a rare skin condition in a patient from Colombia.
September 1973 in “Primates” 3 citations
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March 2021 in “Indonesia Medicus Veterinus” The dog's health improved after treatment with antibiotics and other medications.