Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
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December 1991 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human nails contain both skin and hair keratins, each needing different extraction methods.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.
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September 1994 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Pachyonychia congenita is linked to a keratin gene on chromosome 17.
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Post-waxing folliculitis is common on arms and forearms, and further biopsies are needed to understand it better.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
October 2019 in “Turkderm” Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.
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March 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gefitinib therapy can cause unusual hair growth on the nose.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.
November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Proper tools and strict hygiene are crucial to prevent infections in hair transplants.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Cryotherapy is effective for ingrown toenails, especially in single cases, but has high recurrence in younger and bilateral cases.
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January 2005 in “Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai zasshi” Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
November 2018 in “The European research journal” RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.
June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Plucked hair can help diagnose pemphigus vulgaris early.
April 2025 in “Revista Digital de Postgrado” Severe malnutrition in young children causes various skin and nail issues, mainly pigmentation changes and extreme thinness.
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Focal palmoplantar callosities may help diagnose non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
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November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
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August 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia on limbs shows permanent inflammatory hair loss, not typical scarring.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
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February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
43 citations
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September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” A hair wrapped tightly around an infant's toe caused severe damage, requiring early removal and possibly surgery to prevent worse outcomes like amputation.
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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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.