April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
April 2026 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy”
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Exosome-enriched vesicles from placental cells improved skin condition in a patient with chronic graft-versus-host disease.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” Early diagnosis and prednisone treatment can improve outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair regrowth was achieved using 5-Fluorouracil and Bleomycin for scalp atrophy caused by corticosteroids.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 30 citations
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
7 citations
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Mogamulizumab can cause hair loss and skin rashes.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
December 2023 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” New methods help diagnose skin conditions caused by too much male hormone in women, like acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
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December 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hormonal imbalances in congenital adrenal hyperplasia cause acne.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and eye problems in young people.
80 citations
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” PCOS often causes acne, dark skin patches, excess hair, and hair loss, linked to hormone levels and obesity.
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July 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
16 citations
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and likely to recur or cause death than other head and neck melanomas.
44 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition with grouped open pores, sometimes linked to other body issues.
14 citations
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
14 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
132 citations
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January 1987 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Methimazole may cause skin defects in babies if taken during pregnancy.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.