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January 2024 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” An epidermoid cyst in a dog's mammary gland is rare and benign.
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Combining terbinafine and mitotane effectively treated a schnauzer's skin infection and hormone disorder.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of female hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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May 2007 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Complete removal of large scalp nevi is recommended to prevent complications.
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November 2024 in “Cureus” Recognizing RSCC is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high risk of poor outcomes.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.
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May 2015 in “JRSM open” If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
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