38 citations
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.
January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지” Trichotillomania is more common in young females and often linked to stress and psychiatric conditions, with hair loss and increased catagen hair observed.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” Deformable vesicular carriers improve drug delivery for skin conditions and systemic treatments.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
38 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
March 2022 in “Veterinary dermatology” A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Benign conditions can mimic serious ones in postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, requiring careful diagnosis.
13 citations
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June 1989 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
18 citations
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October 1978 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Excess vitamin A causes lasting gland changes in mouse hair follicles.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” cgVEGF164 boosts hair follicle growth in mice.
47 citations
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
9 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
25 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV4 slows hair growth by affecting hair follicle cells.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
10 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor can help reduce unwanted body hair growth long-term when used with waxing or hair removal cream.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
11 citations
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November 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa can look like acne but usually affects adults, not children.
4 citations
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March 2005 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Basal cell carcinoma may originate from vellus hair cysts.