9 citations
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March 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” People of African or Asian descent have unique skin issues that need special care.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Pigmented papules on the ear can be a rare skin condition called cutaneous amyloidosis, treatable with topical tretinoin.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
9 citations
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April 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
60 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
2 citations
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March 1977 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Defective mink guard hairs have split tips and missing cuticle cells, causing a metallic sheen.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
September 2018 in “Obsgyne Review Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology of Siddharth Health Research and Social Welfare Society” Pregnant women often experience a variety of skin problems, including pigmentation changes and stretch marks.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Skin can become dry and thick in hypothyroidism.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause facial dark spots that go away with treatment.
April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine” Skin changes can signal diabetes and metabolic issues, aiding early diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Exosomes from Pinctada martensii mucus can safely reduce melanin production, offering a new treatment for skin pigment issues.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
September 2011 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A man's skin condition was misdiagnosed and later identified as a rare type of skin cancer, which did not improve with treatment.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is crucial for seborrheic dermatitis development.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Scalp discoid lupus erythematosus shows two distinct patterns in skin of color.
5 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
26 citations
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June 2004 in “Clinical Genetics” The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
June 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A supernumerary nipple was correctly identified using dermoscopy, avoiding misdiagnosis.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
2 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.
January 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” Dogs with skin lesions often have blood abnormalities and damaged hair.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Papular mucinosis can cause eyebrow hair loss, but treatment can lead to regrowth.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Mycosis fungoides can have unusual symptoms and may be misdiagnosed, but specific cell markers might suggest a lower risk of worsening.
17 citations
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April 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
27 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.