March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
14 citations
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “Life” CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Combining Ginkgo biloba and butylphthalide improves cognitive recovery and reduces inflammation after a stroke.
9 citations
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October 2015 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
21 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
33 citations
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
December 2019 in “Case Medical Research” August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
19 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
20 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology”
November 2019 in “Neuro-oncology” Rind-based techniques can lower scalp radiation dose and reduce hair loss in brain cancer treatment.
November 2025 in “JPRAS Open” Age and diabetes are linked to larger trichilemmal cysts, while hypertension is linked to smaller ones.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Berkala ilmu kedokteran/Journal of the medical sciences” A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
36 citations
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March 2014 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Cidea is essential for proper lipid storage and secretion in sebaceous glands, affecting skin and hair health.
Rat hair follicle bulge cells can become nerve and glial cells, showing potential for neuroprotection.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Surgery and antifungal medication are effective for treating Merkel cell carcinoma with fungal infection.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A man with a rare scalp cancer was successfully treated, highlighting the need for early management to prevent spread and complications.
October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A child lost eyelashes on one eyelid after COVID-19, likely due to a temporary hair loss condition.
September 2013 in “Science” Certain astrocytes can protect the brain and improve recovery after a stroke, and a hair loss drug might reduce cancer spread.
11 citations
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December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
24 citations
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January 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Neurosteroid withdrawal increases seizure frequency in a rat model of catamenial epilepsy.
10 citations
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June 2023 in “Medical Mycology Case Reports” An elderly man had a scalp infection misdiagnosed as dandruff, treated successfully with antifungal medication.
October 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” Accurate diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy requires thorough neurological assessments and MRI.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Adults can get scalp fungal infections, needing quick treatment to prevent spread and hair loss.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” CCCA may involve the PD1/PDL1 pathway and increased caspase 3, leading to permanent hair loss.