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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
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February 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “QJM” A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
A woman with a rare hair loss condition developed skin cancer in the bald area.
11 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Cyclophosphamide often causes gastrointestinal issues, hair loss, and low blood cell counts in Chinese patients with autoimmune diseases.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
28 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
19 citations
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July 2022 in “PNAS Nexus” Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
September 2022 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica” Skin symptoms appear in up to 20% of Covid-19 cases.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries”
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Imiquimod used intravaginally for cervical issues can cause temporary hair loss, especially if severe side effects occur.
39 citations
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November 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Immune privilege collapse in hair follicles may cause permanent hair loss in certain conditions.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition caused scarring hair loss on the scalp.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Candida auris uses the immune response to colonize hair follicles.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum can develop on cesarean scars and may require steroids for treatment.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cholecystokinin may help reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
12 citations
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Fipronil effectively treats Lynxacarus radovskyi in outdoor cats.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
2 citations
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's skin condition persisted for 20 years despite treatments.