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February 2019 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
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August 2011 Prompt treatment of tinea capitis with oral antifungals leads to excellent recovery, but delayed care can cause permanent hair loss.
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February 2011 in “Equine veterinary education” A mare had severe symptoms and died from a large lymphoma.
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March 2010 in “Revista iberoamericana de micología” The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the lower limbs, mainly in men, with unclear causes and treatments that often don't work well.
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia in Burkina Faso mostly affects young people, often students, with common causes being tinea and alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” It's important to tell the difference between hair casts, pseudocasts, and nits.
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March 2001 in “PubMed” A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method quickly analyzes hair growth genes and shows that blocking Smo in skin cells stops hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Cetuximab often causes skin problems, but they can be managed without stopping treatment.
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September 2008 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association” A kidney transplant patient got a fungal infection from her dogs, but treatment improved her condition and hair grew back.
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May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
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November 2023 in “Nano biomedicine and engineering” Nanomaterials can improve wound healing by helping with cell growth, preventing infection, and reducing inflammation.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Magnesium oxide-infused membranes help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin and hair follicle growth.
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January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tinea capitis affects only a specific hair area, not deeper parts.
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March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using a tungsten needle for scalp reduction surgery improves healing, reduces hair loss, and lessens scarring.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
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December 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Targeted anticancer therapies often cause skin issues, affecting treatment adherence and quality of life.