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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Ultrasound” A rare finger tumor was imaged, showing a unique pattern not seen before.
Epimorphin helps shape and develop epithelial cells, like those in hair follicles.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
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October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
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