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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early dermatological referrals are important for women and girls with Turner syndrome to improve life quality.
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April 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Oral zinc therapy is effective for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Children with celiac disease often have skin issues, best managed with a gluten-free diet and sometimes medication.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.
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April 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Restoring EDA and WNT pathways early may help improve skin, hair, and teeth issues in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
Zinc supplements and genetic analysis help treat acrodermatitis enteropathica in children.
5 citations
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May 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Severe hypothyroidism can cause unusual skin problems that improve with thyroid treatment.
January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
June 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Foals can have various skin issues, some genetic, immune-related, or due to infections and allergies.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
April 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Zinc deficiency didn't cause visible hair changes in the patient.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tuberous sclerosis by identifying unique skin patterns.
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
March 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Dermoscopy can help diagnose secondary syphilis by distinguishing it from other skin issues.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Unilateral keratosis follicularis squamosa may be a new subtype, successfully treated with asiaticoside ointment.
February 2026 in “Immunity Inflammation and Disease” Recognizing unusual skin, eye, or hair issues can help diagnose immune system disorders early, especially in children.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
28 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A fungal infection developed on a herpes scar and was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
9 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Two sisters had rare, widespread cysts and complete hair loss, suggesting a genetic link.
5 citations
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June 1993 in “Pediatric dermatology” Monilethrix Syndrome causes fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily and needs early diagnosis for better care.