December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
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August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A 10-year-old girl had genital pain from a small, red, crusty mass on her labia.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers improved a method to study individual cells in newborn mouse skin and found a way to assess the severity of a skin condition in humans.
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July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
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March 2017 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” An infant had two different natural hair colors on the scalp with no health issues.
March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
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February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.
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January 2020 in “International journal of trichology” Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
June 2019 in “Kufa journal for veterinary medical sciences” Vitamin C deficiency causes severe skin problems in newborn dairy calves.
May 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” A young girl with skin and scalp conditions showed some improvement with treatment.
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March 1968 in “The BMJ” A woman's severe skin reaction was caused by an allergy to a skin treatment.
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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Traction Alopecia is often overlooked in women and children of color, and better recognition and follow-up care are needed.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
February 2007 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions have distinct features and causes.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and may relate to hair loss, with treatment focusing on scalp care and medication.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome can occur with minimal mucin deposition.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
December 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Topical creams are commonly used for treating non-infective skin diseases in children, with antifungals being the most prescribed.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair oil/grease may be linked to dandruff in African American girls.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
August 2023 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” The woman's scalp condition caused hair loss and scarring, but the exact cause is unknown.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
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January 1987 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Methimazole may cause skin defects in babies if taken during pregnancy.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology”