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January 2010 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Long-term use of high-dose topical minoxidil can cause thickened, ridged scalp.
91 citations
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July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
Enemas can cause septicemia in elderly men with prostate infections.
October 2023 in “Research Review” Some skin tumors from hair follicles and glands can be linked to genetic syndromes and may be benign or malignant.
7 citations
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October 2009 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
September 2013 in “Science” The document concludes that human astrocytes aid stroke recovery, research confidence affects student career aspirations, collagen affects cancer spread, a microRNA suppresses brain cancer growth, calmodulin regulates water channels, and small magnesium pieces deform differently.
4 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
19 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New technologies show potential for better understanding and treating skin conditions with abnormal mucin, but more research is needed for clinical use.
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January 2020 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Dutasteride for hair loss might increase the risk of a rare stroke type.
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March 2014 in “Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica” A man developed rare complications after nose surgery, stressing the need for better prevention.
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Elderly patients with eruptive skin bumps may have clear cell syringoma linked to glucose issues.
December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
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January 2013 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” A 79-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called nevus comedonicus on his eyelids.
18 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in this case was caused by a tumor, not typical baldness.
A person with a new mutation in the SCN1A gene developed brain inflammation after COVID-19.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
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January 2011 in “Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” A woman developed a cyst in her parotid gland after a botox injection, which was successfully removed with surgery.
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Neuroscience” A 38-year-old man was diagnosed late with Kearns-Sayre syndrome after being wrongly treated for epilepsy.
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
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April 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Surgery to fix a broken upper arm bone can sometimes lead to nerve damage.
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
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March 2001 in “PubMed” A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.