April 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Women with PCOS often experience skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
November 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
September 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
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March 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Nevoid basal cell carcinomas start in the skin and hair follicles.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Lupus panniculitis can cause patchy hair loss and was successfully treated with medication.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Mohs micrographic surgery is more effective than surgical excision for treating pilomatrix carcinoma, with no recurrences.
December 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
September 2022 in “Journal of medical sciences and health” A person had two different benign skin tumors, a trichoadenoma and melanocytic naevi, at the same time but in different places on the face.
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.
August 2025 in “Dermatopathology” Pilomatricomas are often linked to genetic syndromes, especially Apert syndrome, and genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosis.
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December 2019 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A rare skin condition caused droopy and outward-turning eyelids in a patient.
October 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 16-year-old boy's facial condition improved with doxycycline, suggesting an immune response to hair follicle damage.
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August 1988 in “Histopathology” The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.
July 2011 in “Journal of Nursing UFPE on line” Many women in Natal, Brazil, have polycystic ovaries according to ultrasound scans.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder causing severe matting, managed by detangling or cutting, and prevented with regular hair care.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
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July 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Larger nail cavity sizes suggest benign tumors, while smaller ones may need further biopsy to rule out cancer.
September 2025 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Inverted follicular keratosis on the eyelid can be cured with surgery and has a great prognosis.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
January 2024 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” An epidermoid cyst in a dog's mammary gland is rare and benign.