May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pyoderma gangrenosum can occur in rheumatoid arthritis patients and may be mistaken for vasculitis.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
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April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Atopic diseases worsen alopecia areata, leading to earlier onset and more severe forms.
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” 16 citations
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April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
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.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Wrinkles, dry skin, and hair changes are common in elderly skin, while infections and eczema are also prevalent.
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December 1989 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Effective management of ichthyoses requires genetic counseling and appropriate treatments.
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
November 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lichenoid keratosis can cause localized hair loss.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” Skin issues from chronic graft-versus-host disease greatly affect daily life, needing teamwork between blood and skin doctors.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
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March 1974 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin and nail problems.
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July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Four new cases confirmed the unique features of follicular porokeratosis.
January 2007 in “Bristol Research (University of Bristol)” Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
November 2018 in “The European research journal” RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency disrupts hair growth and cycle, but zinc supplements can fix this.
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September 2012 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's skin condition improved significantly with a specific ointment after other treatments showed only mild results.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the lower limbs, mainly in men, with unclear causes and treatments that often don't work well.