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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible hair color loss in children.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
January 2025 in “NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.
September 2023 in “Cells tissues organs” Mice skin matures by day 200, leading to aging signs like curved hair follicles and white hairs due to changes in skin stem cells.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Mouse skin and hair aging starts at 200 days, with changes in hair follicles and more white hairs as signs of aging.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
March 2017 in “BIRDEM Medical Journal” Sarcoidosis can cause various skin issues, making diagnosis difficult.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
November 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Gamma-ray exposure during hair rest phase harms hair growth and color in mice.
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
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July 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Niacinamide improves aging skin and is safe for use in cosmetics.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
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August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help manage skin conditions in black individuals.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Polythelia pilosa is a type of extra breast tissue with hair and should be classified as such.
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March 1981 in “PubMed” A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
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February 2002 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Stopping birth control pills may have triggered a manic episode in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
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January 2009 A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.
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April 2004 in “Cancer” Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Early diagnosis and treatment of myositis in SLE patients lead to better outcomes.
February 2026 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding exposure to certain grasses can prevent skin allergies, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
September 2024 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” Laser hair removal can cause severe skin irritation, but it can improve with treatment.
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March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.