December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Small bowel lesions in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome persist despite steroid treatment.
32 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia benefit from shared decision-making with their doctors.
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
July 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The JCCP's Premises Standards aim to make non-surgical cosmetic treatments safer and higher quality.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
21 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
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January 2011 in “Intestinal Research” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can cause multiple gastrointestinal polyps and various physical symptoms.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Regular endoscopic checks are crucial for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patients to catch potential cancers early.
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “PubMed” Enteral supplements can improve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Csdc2 helps hair growth in cashmere goats by regulating specific genes.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy” First Korean case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with colon cancer and serrated adenoma.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new one-step test can quickly identify skin cancer during surgery.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Severe CCCA may be biologically and clinically different from milder forms.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.
September 2025 in “Cureus” There is no standard treatment for CCCA, and practices vary widely.
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The type of tumor suppressor affects the form of skin cancer from hair follicle stem cells.
June 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The author now supports the JCCP's efforts to improve non-surgical aesthetic practices after initial skepticism.
December 2025 in “JGH Open” Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can improve outcomes in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diagnosing and treating CCCA requires understanding multiple causes and using various diagnostic tools.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.