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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
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January 1971 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Mice hair follicles take in the amino acid cystine.
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April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman recovered from hair loss and skin eruptions after stopping a tuberculosis drug and using steroids.
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July 2017 in “PubMed” Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” CCCA may involve the PD1/PDL1 pathway and increased caspase 3, leading to permanent hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Genetic testing is crucial before giving azathioprine to avoid severe side effects.
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata over 24 months.
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June 2010 in “Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
September 2025 in “BioMed” Improved oral hygiene and dietary changes can help manage black hairy tongue syndrome.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
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September 2020 in “Molecules” Quercitrin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving cell health.
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The hair disorder was caused by abnormal protein formation, making hair easily damaged.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.