November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
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November 2022 in “Diagnostics” A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
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January 2022 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” A British Bulldog had a unique viral plaque caused by Canine papillomavirus 18, different from typical tumors.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
30 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
6 citations
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March 2007 in “BioTechniques” PCR genotyping in cre-loxP mice can be inaccurate due to unintended gene deletions in non-target tissues.
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October 2023 in “Animals” A small dose of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improves raccoon dogs' growth and health, but higher doses can be harmful.
September 2003 in “American Journal of Human Genetics”
10 citations
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June 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 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.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 17 citations
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
October 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
14 citations
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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.
21 citations
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December 1977 in “Journal of pediatric surgery” Individuals with male pseudohermaphroditism often do better raised as females with early surgery.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Cyperus rotundus essential oil effectively treats underarm darkening, reduces inflammation, and slows hair growth.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin changes in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum patients can indicate the severity of related health issues.
6 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Urology”