January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Matted hair should not be judged as a sign of mental instability; proper diagnosis and gentle care are key.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had a good prognosis with proper treatment and cleaning.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” "Moth-eaten alopecia" can be a sign of secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The case suggests a possible autoimmune link between lichen sclerosus and vitiligo.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chronic scalp inflammation can turn into cancer, so regular check-ups are important.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
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September 1988 in “Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy” Minoxidil caused a severe rash in a patient, which improved after stopping the drug.
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
June 2011 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
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January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
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July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
14 citations
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
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January 2003 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.