39 citations
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” A young woman with a rare skin cancer was diagnosed late because her symptoms were unusual for the disease.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” The young goat had anaplasmosis and copper deficiency.
14 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Rats can develop an immune response to prion protein peptides, but it may cause severe skin issues in older rats.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation in the EGFR gene caused severe skin issues and other health problems in a Slovakian girl, who is now 4 years old and receiving care.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
January 2019 in “Galicia Clínica” A patient in Portugal with chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis had a complex medical history and environmental exposures.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman had meningitis caused by mixed connective tissue disease, not an infection.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
23 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.
11 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods” Rabies virus was found in specific skin cells of rabid dogs' muzzles, suggesting these cells could help diagnose rabies.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
14 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early diagnosis and treatment of Lichen Planopilaris are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
14 citations
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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The PROCLIPI study found markers that help predict outcomes in skin lymphoma patients.
97 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Medicine” A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
12 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Microbiology” Serotype 4 of Ureaplasma showed the highest pathogenicity in female mice.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “QJM” A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.
June 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Granulomatous Alopecia Areata is rare and may be caused by hair antigens or follicle destruction.