4 citations
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.
September 2015 in “Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi” 57 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
November 2016 in “Oncology Letters” Milia may come from the outer part of the hair follicle.
8 citations
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June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish between PCOS and rare ovarian tumors in teens with similar symptoms.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Sciences” A rare benign cheek tumor was successfully removed from a 15-year-old girl without complications or recurrence.
August 2020 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Cetuximab can cause skin cysts after acne-like eruptions.
8 citations
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July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are harmless skin bumps that may go away on their own.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Curēus” The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.
January 2021 in “Case Reports” A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
2 citations
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May 1991 in “PubMed” Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Syringomas likely start in the upper dermis and form distinct luminal structures.
5 citations
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March 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Multiple trichofolliculomas can look like multiple trichoepitheliomas on the face.
May 2025 in “Current Women s Health Reviews” There is no direct link between pilomatrixoma and PCOS.
Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A rare hair follicle tumor was found on a woman's vulva.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
10 citations
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July 1984 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal cysts come from the skin, while pilar cysts come from hair follicles.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
July 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Certain factors can trigger hormonal imbalances and cyst formation, leading to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
October 2023 in “Research Review” Some skin tumors from hair follicles and glands can be linked to genetic syndromes and may be benign or malignant.
21 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” A rare eyelid tumor was successfully diagnosed and removed, highlighting the need for careful examination.
26 citations
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December 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Seborrheic keratoses may partly come from hair follicle cells.