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October 2012 in “QJM” A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa has had many names, but its naming is still not agreed upon.
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Combining surgery and photodynamic therapy effectively treated a rare scalp condition when other treatments failed.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can occur in children and is diagnosed with specific tests, but often stays in early stages with treatment.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
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December 2010 in “Current opinion in infectious diseases/Current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated MEDLINE” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition possibly caused by hair follicle issues, with treatments focusing on infection and inflammation.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
Microinfusion therapy and testosterone use may cause scalp inflammation, requiring early recognition and treatment.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Candida was found in most heroin users with folliculitis.
September 2024 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” Laser hair removal can cause severe skin irritation, but it can improve with treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.
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March 2011 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is likely caused by blocked hair follicles, not apocrine glands.
March 2019 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” The pony's skin condition improved significantly with prednisolone treatment.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Facial hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne but requires different treatment.
January 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A 62-year-old man with diabetes and kidney disease had itchy skin lesions diagnosed as perforating folliculitis, treated with medication and skin care.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” A combination of ixekizumab and tofacitinib successfully treated severe scalp cellulitis, leading to hair regrowth.
November 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.