research At the Root: Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Multiple perifollicular fibromas: report of a case and analysis of the literature
Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
research Huge Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors of the Scalp: Report of Six Cases
Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
research Interparietal nodule in a 49‐year‐old woman
A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.
research Eruptive vellus hair cyst: An uncommon and underdiagnosed entity
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
research Acquired localized hypertrichosis.
A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
research Dyad of infantile cutaneous and thymic Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Is it rare?
Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
research Postsclerotherapy Hyperpigmentation: A Histologic Evaluation
Most patients' skin darkening after sclerotherapy fades on its own within 6-24 months.
research Dermoscopy to the rescue
Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat benign skin cysts.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Ring-shaped Alopecia on the Scalp in a 3-month-old Infant
The infant's hair loss resolved naturally by 20 months without treatment.
research Trichilemmal Carcinoma of the Thigh
Trichilemmal carcinoma is rare, usually benign after removal, but needs close follow-up due to recurrence risks.
research Eruptive vellus hair cysts: An underdiagnosed entity
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A Nodule on the Back
The nodule on the woman's back was a benign hair follicle tumor, not cancer, but needed removal.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research Hair repigmentation in microcystic adnexal carcinoma
Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
research A woman with headaches and blurred vision
The woman was diagnosed with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease and successfully treated with medication, restoring her vision and stopping headaches.
research Trichodiscoma. A Benign Tumor Related to Haarschibe (Hair Disk)
research Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas: mimicry of adnexal development, and mesenchymal‐to‐epithelial transition
Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas are non-neoplastic growths mimicking embryogenesis.
research Halo Scalp Ring: An Annular Alopecia Associated with Birth Injury
A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
research 1421 Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma–leg type masquerading as a mucocele
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.
research Co-occurrence of Progressive Hemifacial atrophy due to Morphea with homolateral segmental Vitiligo: a case report
A 20-year-old woman had stable Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy and Vitiligo after treatment, suggesting a possible link between the conditions.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Hyperpigmentation in a child as a clue to chikungunya
Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
research Differentiating pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis from pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis and Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
Radiological findings help distinguish LAM, PLCH, and BHD to avoid invasive tests.
research PTCH1 Germline Mutations and the Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma Values in the Tumor Spectrum of Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome (NBCCS)
NBCCS and BFHS might be the same syndrome, helping better identify and manage cases.
research Idiopathic unilateral facial hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research Focal perifollicular mucinosis of the eyelid presenting as a benign nevus
A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
research Dermoscopy of pilomatricoma: A case report with a review of the literature
Dermoscopy helps doctors recognize a type of benign skin tumor called pilomatricoma.