12 citations
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January 2023 in “Current Oncology” Early detection and complete surgical removal are crucial for better outcomes in treating pilomatrix carcinoma.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” A young man's cheek papule was identified as a benign hair follicle tumor using a skin surface microscope.
October 2013 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology/International journal of pediatric endocrinology” A boy with early puberty and laughing seizures was treated, stopping seizures and slowing puberty.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Case Reports in Infectious Diseases” Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
34 citations
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January 1998 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” Trichoblastomas may mimic fetal skin development by having many Merkel cells, unlike adult skin.
1 citations
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April 1953 in “Acta Radiologica” Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
May 2024 in “International journal of surgery case reports” A man had a large, rare cyst in his mouth removed after 10 years, which fixed his swallowing and breathing problems.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
January 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride might cause rare blood clot in brain for baldness patients.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” VHL disease can cause early paragangliomas, needing lifelong monitoring.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
August 2025 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Selumetinib significantly reduced tumor size and improved vision in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” A rare ankle cyst was successfully removed and the patient recovered well.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
August 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Vorasidenib can cause unusual hair growth.
January 2016 in “Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” A benign hair follicle tumor caused upper lip swelling, was removed, and did not return.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Consider TFI in facial hypopigmentation diagnoses and confirm with a biopsy.
14 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
Recognizing and fully removing giant pilomatrixomas is crucial to prevent them from becoming cancerous.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Ovarian hemangioma is a rare, benign tumor that can be treated effectively with surgical removal.
May 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.
January 2020 in “Journal of oral medicine and oral surgery” Hair grew in a man's mouth due to a rare condition called heterotopia.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” A rare scalp tumor involving two hair follicles was successfully removed with surgery, with no recurrence after 7 months.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.