6 citations
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November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
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February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Granuloma faciale can occur on the scalp, especially in people with advanced hair loss, and may improve with treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Chlorine gas exposure can cause long-term skin issues.
March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research” Effective treatment of folliculitis decalvans requires accurate diagnosis and more research for better therapies.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” Corticosteroids effectively treated a 60-year-old man's skin condition.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Advancements in reproductive technologies for carnivores help conserve species and offer insights into human reproductive issues.
April 2023 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of nail lichen planus in children can prevent permanent nail damage.
September 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
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.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Brittany spaniel's skin issues from cephalexin improved with treatment, showing drug-induced pemphigus foliaceus.
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June 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man with nevus comedonicus syndrome had multiple skin issues, including basal cell carcinomas, which improved with treatment.
28 citations
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September 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may rarely trigger nail psoriasis.
19 citations
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
9 citations
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Infliximab improved skin and bowel symptoms in Crohn's disease but caused side effects and the disease returned after stopping treatment.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
3 citations
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
15 citations
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
December 2024 in “Cureus” Tirzepatide improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a man with folliculitis decalvans.
21 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain scalp tissue features can predict how well alopecia areata responds to steroid injections.
40 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Antimicrobial lotion reduces inflammation and increases hair density in hair loss patients.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.