187 citations
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Decreased CD200 in hair follicles may cause immune issues in some alopecia areata cases.
Early and accurate identification of primary scarring alopecias is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
11 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” Platelet-rich fibrin shows promise for treating oral lesions but needs more research.
43 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
January 2013 in “Open journal of gastroenterology” Ulcerative colitis can cause skin issues due to immune system problems.
May 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher levels of PD-L1 are linked to more severe hair loss in people with Alopecia Areata.
2 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 42 citations
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June 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The conclusion is that it's important to tell apart alopecia areata from lipedematous alopecia for proper treatment, as alopecia areata can be reversed.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
January 2005 in “Digest of the World Core Medical Journals” Oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids significantly improved a rare scalp condition in three elderly patients.
2 citations
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's skin condition persisted for 20 years despite treatments.
5 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Focal palmoplantar callosities may help diagnose non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
January 1995 in “Skin Cancer” The outer root sheath in hair follicles changes during growth, with different keratinization processes in its layers.
July 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Graham-Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.
10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.
August 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign skin tumor that requires surgical removal for best results.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.