8 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” Tridax procumbens is a widely used medicinal plant with many health benefits.
"Coco de mono" seeds cause temporary hair loss due to selenocystathionine.
January 2019 in “대한피부과학회지” Kerion cases had longer disease duration but responded well to antifungal treatments.
January 2024 in “Medical mycology journal” A mother and her two daughters got a skin infection from their cat.
10 citations
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries” Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties.
October 2024 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” Cnicus Benedictus leaf extract can kill cervical cancer cells without harming normal cells.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sweat duct differentiation in trichilemmal cysts is very rare and can be successfully removed with surgery.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
3 citations
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June 2002 in “PubMed” Two sisters with Netherton's syndrome had skin and hair issues, needing special diet and ointments.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
43 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” February 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in Asians with alopecia areata and is safe.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichotillomania incognita can mimic hair loss patterns and requires careful diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis.
Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis extracts may promote hair growth without harming cells.
38 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Oclacitinib maleate successfully treated alopecia in Andean bears.
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 15-year-old girl has a benign skin tumor on her neck.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Chitrak is a medicinal plant with health benefits like fighting microbes, reducing inflammation, and promoting hair growth, but it can be toxic and needs more research.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
13 citations
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October 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
14 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, while Folliculitis Decalvans is characterized by tufted hairs and redness around hair follicles.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in people with alopecia totalis and universalis and is safe to use.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued ritlecitinib treatment can lead to hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata who initially don't respond.
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.