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November 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat twenty-nail dystrophy without causing pain.
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September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Anorexia nervosa can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and usually improve with treatment.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.
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September 2017 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
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March 2010 in “Internal medicine journal” A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
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November 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Consider necrolytic acral erythema in similar cases and treat with oral zinc sulfate.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in mouse nails are found in the nail matrix and may control nail growth.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
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January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
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August 2000 in “Pigment cell research” Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.