9 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Reduced CD44 expression may cause abnormal hyaluronate buildup in cutaneous myxoma.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests a possible connection between rapid weight loss and hair loss, and reports a case of skin condition improvement after stopping acne medication.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocytes in different body areas have evolved to perform specific functions based on their location.
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.
186 citations
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that misdiagnosis in skin conditions is common, certain treatments can cause allergic reactions, and some skin symptoms are linked to leukemia, especially in certain Japanese regions.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
10 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” The PML protein helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
68 citations
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
27 citations
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found markers indicating that cells responsible for hair color are differentiating in specific areas of the hair follicle.
20 citations
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April 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Treatments with sunscreen and active ingredients can reduce skin hyperpigmentation by decreasing DNA methylation.
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 15-year-old girl has a benign skin tumor on her neck.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
The human scalp has different types of pigment cells in hair follicles with varying abilities to produce pigment.
33 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
16 citations
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January 1998 in “PubMed” Sun exposure and genetics increase skin cancer risk from precancerous lesions.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
60 citations
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
18 citations
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August 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Melanocyte progenitor cells are found in human fat tissue and can become mature melanocytes, which may help treat skin issues.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” A young goat with skin issues improved with medication and supplements.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
24 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.