23 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.
12 citations
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
1 citations
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April 2004 in “Cancer” Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
17 citations
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September 2018 in “Matrix Biology” Laminin-511 is essential for proper melanocyte movement and development in mice.
68 citations
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January 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Microdermabrasion combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective way to treat stubborn melasma.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Linear skin conditions are rare, more common in females, and often misdiagnosed without tissue analysis.
13 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A benign tumor developed at a girl's BCG vaccination site, not previously linked to the vaccine.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing minor skin lesions can help identify serious cancer syndromes.
105 citations
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A rare, benign facial tumor called fibrofolliculoma was successfully treated with surgery.
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
21 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating vitiligo.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
February 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare case showed basal cell carcinoma and leiomyosarcoma coexisting, needing careful diagnosis and treatment.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Overexpressing Merkel cell virus proteins in human hair follicles can create clusters of cells that resemble Merkel cell cancer.
9 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
September 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” Targeting multiple pathways and understanding genetic mutations are crucial for effective melanoma therapy.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Theranostics” Loss of Pten in certain hair follicle stem cells increases skin cancer risk.
May 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” A combined surgical approach by different specialists can effectively treat large birthmarks on the scalp.
59 citations
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March 2003 in “The Lancet” Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” SASH1 gene mutations are linked to various inherited skin pigmentation disorders.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology” Keratoacanthomas on lips may originate differently than those on skin.