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June 1983 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Copper therapy improved health and enzyme activity in mice with copper deficiency.
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November 2016 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Some medications can cause rare hair color changes, and reporting these side effects is important for patient quality of life.
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Most patients' skin darkening after sclerotherapy fades on its own within 6-24 months.
March 2021 in “Research Society and Development” A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier had hair loss due to color dilution alopecia, confirmed by tests, but no treatment was pursued.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nail abnormalities in children can indicate deeper health issues.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
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June 1959 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Hair-related body dysmorphic disorder is common in hair loss patients and needs early recognition for proper treatment.
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August 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Pazopanib treatment caused rapid hair color loss, possibly indicating its effectiveness.
June 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Doctors should use thorough examinations and more research to better diagnose alopecia in patients with skin of color.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
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September 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
August 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Nail color change might be an early sign of skin pigmentation from minocycline.
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January 2013 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Hair dye colors mainly target melanin granules in black hair.
June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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January 2020 in “Open Journal of Psychiatry” The Greek DCQ is a reliable and valid tool for assessing dysmorphic concern.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
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January 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” The conclusion is that Darier-White disease was accurately described by White but he missed the key feature of dyskeratotic cells which Darier identified.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
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June 1977 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Certain skin conditions are more common in black people due to hair and skin differences.
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January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Lithium can cause skin discoloration even at normal levels, so monitor for signs of intoxication.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.