September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A patient with a thick scalp and hair loss was correctly diagnosed with alopecia areata and a thick scalp fat layer, not lipedematous alopecia, and regrew hair after treatment.
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January 1985 in “Tissue and Cell” Sebum production in sebaceous glands is similar to hair growth, involving cell development and degeneration.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing lichen planopilaris and certain features may relate to disease duration, age, and gender.
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August 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Facial lichen planopilaris may be triggered by shaving and mustard oil, and early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
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March 2019 in “Scandinavian journal of rheumatology” Doctors should consider comedonic discoid lupus erythematosus to avoid misdiagnosis.
December 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive palmoplantar lichen planus in North-East India mainly affects the feet and often involves nails, with unique inflammatory skin changes.
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December 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Necrobiosis lipoidica may need new criteria for accurate diagnosis due to similarities with another condition.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The lipid in human hair follicles acts as a barrier, similar to the skin's lipid layer.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Laminin-511 is involved in psoriasis development and can be regulated by cannabinoid receptor type 1.
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
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May 2016 in “Matrix Biology” Deleting a specific protein in skin cells disrupts normal hair growth and development.
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January 1995 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
December 2017 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists should recognize diverse discoid lupus signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.