April 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PCOS shares similar genetic traits across different diagnosis criteria and is linked to other health conditions.
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February 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
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January 2002 in “European journal of pediatrics” "D-CHRAMPS syndrome" is a newly identified condition with multiple severe symptoms.
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August 2019 in “F1000Research” CMG2 and TEM8 receptors have distinct roles in skin and growth disorders, affecting collagen breakdown and growth.
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March 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.
March 2026 in “Sexual Development” Tortoiseshell tomcats with XX/XY chimerism can be fertile.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Conditioners improve hair manageability but don't repair damage.
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August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” 6 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” CARB is a strong barrier in human hair that prevents dye penetration.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 91 citations
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 39-year-old woman developed uncombable hair syndrome after taking oral contraceptives.
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
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January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that signs of male and female pattern baldness include uneven hair thickness, yellow spots, skin discoloration around hair follicles, more thin and soft hairs, and many hair follicles with just one hair.
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July 2001 in “Cell” Cells from certain embryo parts can induce head formation in another embryo, involving complex signaling pathways.
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The neighborhood face index (NFI) accurately predicts properties of complex molecules.
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
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March 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Triamcinolone acetonide therapy for hair loss may cause a skin condition called linear lichen planus.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” A rare family case of multiple benign hair follicle tumors was identified, highlighting the need to distinguish them from similar conditions.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain factors like being female, having high cholesterol, using Medicaid, and previous non-biologic treatments increase the risk of multiple biologic failures in psoriasis patients.
December 2021 in “Digital Doctor” March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
April 2016 in “Studies in Conservation” Balancing display and preservation of Robert Gober's wax legs is crucial.