2 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.
June 1930 in “Archives of dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku” A simple classification based on symptoms helps diagnose and treat inherited skin disorders in Japan.
18 citations
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
49 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Newborns with ichthyosis need specific care based on their skin type.
1 citations
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November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing” Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
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.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
14 citations
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Follicular mycosis fungoides can look like a B-cell lymphoma, making diagnosis difficult.
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” Treatment with moisturizers improved the skin condition of a girl with a rare genetic skin disorder.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
31 citations
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March 1963 in “American journal of diseases of children” Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “AAP Grand Rounds” Tinea capitis, though rare in infants, should be considered for hair loss or scalp issues, with oral griseofulvin as the recommended treatment.
March 2017 in “BIRDEM Medical Journal” Sarcoidosis can cause various skin issues, making diagnosis difficult.
32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” Erythema nodosum linked to kerion can be treated effectively with antifungals and steroids to reduce scarring.
44 citations
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
22 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinical lymphoma myeloma & leukemia/Clinical lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia” Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.
73 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.