September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Recognizing diverse presentations of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is crucial to avoid diagnostic errors.
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February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Two new types of eyelid cysts were identified, each with different treatment challenges.
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March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
January 2017 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Activating β-catenin and inactivating PTEN cause follicular tumors, not papillomas, similar to those in Cowden’s Disease.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
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March 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” A medicine called tofacitinib worked to treat a hair loss condition linked with a muscle and skin disease.
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.
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January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Papular acantholytic dyskeratosis of the vulva is a rare, benign skin condition that can be managed conservatively.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
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January 1970 in “Cell and Tissue Research” January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is a rare skin condition treated effectively with zinc supplements, and early diagnosis is key.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
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July 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with erythrokeratodermia variabilis after other treatments failed.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mitochondrial stress can lead to atopic dermatitis.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Linoleic acid and magnesium are key in alopecia areata progression, and tofacitinib can help by affecting their pathway.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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March 1998 in “Mycoses” Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
April 2026 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” Neutering successfully treated hair loss in a Pomeranian dog.