July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The study concluded that female pattern hair loss is linked to psychological distress and is hard to diagnose and treat, with its causes still not fully understood.
January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
A 69-year-old smoker was wrongly diagnosed with lung cancer but actually had a rare lymphatic system disorder.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” A dog's hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting testicular tumor.
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
November 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
September 2016 in “Ege tıp dergisi/Ege tıp dergisi :” An 11-year-old obese girl was diagnosed with lipedematous scalp, a condition with swollen scalp tissue usually found in adult women.
IP-PA1 helps grow hair in mice and affects human cell growth-related genes differently than traditional hair growth treatments.
January 2016 in “Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” A benign hair follicle tumor caused upper lip swelling, was removed, and did not return.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Imaging” Recognizing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
September 2011 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A man's skin condition was misdiagnosed and later identified as a rare type of skin cancer, which did not improve with treatment.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Brittany spaniel's skin issues from cephalexin improved with treatment, showing drug-induced pemphigus foliaceus.
January 2000 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” The man had pretibial myxedema and hyperthyroidism, causing skin changes and thyroid issues.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” Keratin-gelatin films improve skin graft success in dogs.
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
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March 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Surgery resolved the man's skin and liver issues, and he stayed symptom-free for a year.
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June 2005 in “PubMed” A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
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January 2017 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A thorough approach is crucial for accurately diagnosing hair loss in children.
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June 2019 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog developed a skin condition called pemphigus foliaceus after taking NexGard, but got better with treatment.
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May 2018 in “Diagnosis” A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.
January 2007 in “Bristol Research (University of Bristol)” Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anterolateral leg alopecia is a benign, nonprogressive hair loss condition on the lower legs that is not well understood and may resolve on its own.