55 citations
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
January 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A 15-year-old boy had a rare skin growth on his buttock.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nicastrin deficiency may cause skin cell damage and pigmentation disorders in humans, similar to effects seen in fish.
3 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sudden hair whitening may be linked to immune system activity.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Unilateral keratosis follicularis squamosa may be a new subtype, successfully treated with asiaticoside ointment.
30 citations
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.
6 citations
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May 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare skin condition linked to leukemia improved with chemotherapy.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
62 citations
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May 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
15 citations
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December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Cancers” Skin side effects from melanoma immunotherapy are common and may indicate better survival.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Accurate diagnosis and treatment improved symptoms in a patient with alopecia linked to mycosis fungoides.
January 2019 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Desonide is more effective than niacinamide for reducing underarm darkening.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Schimmelpenning Syndrome requires careful evaluation and tailored treatment for skin, eye, and developmental issues.
39 citations
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
66 citations
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February 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” Malassezia in cat skin biopsies may indicate internal cancer.
6 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
10 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” The PML protein helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.