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February 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new method improves alopecia diagnosis using non-invasive steps.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” Perifollicular elastolysis is poorly understood, with limited treatment options and inconsistent results.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Gefitinib can cause scalp skin issues and permanent hair loss.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
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April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.
14 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Photodynamic therapy improved skin issues from sorafenib when other treatments failed.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.
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January 2019 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Keratosis pilaris causes small skin bumps, mainly in women, and treatments offer only temporary relief.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
November 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment may significantly increase hair cell growth.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.
467 citations
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
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March 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
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June 2023 in “Modern Pathology” GLI1 RNA CISH effectively identifies basal cell carcinoma but is less specific for benign follicular tumors.
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
14 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Keratin mutations may cause scarring alopecia by damaging hair structure.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss effectively.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
May 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia, showing increased vellus hairs, empty follicles, and fibrosis with severity.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.