research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions resulting from novel mutations in human hairless gene in four consanguineous families
Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
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research Eccrine Angiomatous Hamartoma
Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.
research PILOMATRICOMA: A CASE REPORT AND INTRAORAL SURGICAL APPROACH
The report shows that a rare benign tumor was successfully removed from inside the mouth to avoid scarring on the face.
research Keratoma Hereditaria Mutilans (Vohwinkel's Disease) with Congenital Alopecia Universalis (Atrichia Congenita)
Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
research Lipedematous scalp with heterochromia of scalp hair in a boy
A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.
research The efficacy of laser-assisted hair removal in the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae; a pilot study
Laser hair removal significantly improves acne keloidalis nuchae, especially with early treatment.
research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
research 42761 The elusive BAP1 mutation in pediatric melanocytic tumors
BAP1 mutations are rare in pediatric melanocytic tumors and may develop later in life.
research Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton’s Syndrome
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
research Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology
A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
research [Basal cell carcinomas of the scalp. Review of 77 patients with 81 tumors].
The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
research Tricholemmoma and tricholemmal carcinoma and Cowden syndrome
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
research A Heritable Keratinization Defect of the Superficial Epidermis in Norfolk Terriers
Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
research Netherton's syndrome and ichthyosis linearis circumflexa.
Netherton's syndrome may have a familial link and doesn't always include atopy.
research Cutaneous Lymphadenoma Is a Distinct Trichoblastoma-like Lymphoepithelial Tumor With Diffuse Androgen Receptor Immunoreactivity, Notch1 Ligand in Reed-Sternberg–like Cells, and Common EGFR Somatic Mutations
Cutaneous Lymphadenoma is a unique skin tumor with specific protein markers and common gene mutations that may cause continuous cell growth.
research Did You Ever See a Creeping Hair?
A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
research Congenital localized basaloid follicular hamartoma: a case report and review of the literature
Accurate diagnosis of basaloid follicular hamartoma is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research DENOUEMENT—CONTINUED FROM P. 661
Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.
research Naked Hair Shafts as a Marker of Cicatricial Alopecia
Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.
research Hair in the Wrong Place
A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
research Comorbidities and Treatment Options for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research A case of trichogerminoma: a rare cutaneous follicular neoplasm
Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
research Inducible cre-mediated N-ras activation and PTEN inactivation in transgenic mouse melanocytes requires keratinocyte hyperplasia to elicit a melanocyte pathology
Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
research Acne neonatorum and Familial Hyperandrogenism
Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.
research sQuiz your knowledge! Anogenital and distal erythema, alopecia, and diarrhoea
CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: An Anterior Neck Mass in a 5-Month-Old Female Infant
The neck mass was a rare benign "wattle," surgically removed for diagnosis and appearance.
research Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma with hair shaft fragments.
A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
research A Productive Black Facial Pore
A man had a black pore on his cheek, which was removed and found to be a hair follicle tumor.
research Clinical and Molecular Diagnostic Criteria of Congenital Atrichia with Papular Lesions11This paper originally appeared in issue 117:1662–1665, 2001. Following publication the authors indicated that important corrections at page proof were not taken in. To ensure that the paper is published as intended, the editors have decided to reproduce the contents in full.
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.