Light tickling can be unpleasant and may feel worse for individuals with autism.
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May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 69-year-old man with sinus infection and fainting spells was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, treated with steroids and a specific drug, which improved his condition.
July 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain NK cell changes in blood may indicate alopecia areata progression.
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February 2018 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Onychomatricome is a benign nail tumor with specific dermoscopic features that help distinguish it from cancer.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Nail changes are common in alopecia areata and can indicate its severity.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
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October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing lichen planopilaris and certain features may relate to disease duration, age, and gender.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Notch1 signaling is impaired in hidradenitis suppurativa, affecting skin and hair cells.
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November 1977 in “JAMA” Hair casts can be mistaken for lice, causing unnecessary stress.
September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Elevated granulysin levels may indicate disease activity in vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
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March 2003 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
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April 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Younger patients with severe alopecia areata often have nail problems.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
Selenium levels are similar in healthy people from both high and low NPC risk areas.
May 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for early detection and monitoring of female pattern hair loss.
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January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare benign scalp tumor in an infant requires surgical removal.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
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January 2008 in “International Journal of Neuroscience” A 38-year-old man was diagnosed late with Kearns-Sayre syndrome after being wrongly treated for epilepsy.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
April 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Hematology” Nilotinib may cause gray hair to return to its original color.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin conditions, and new patterns for diagnosis are emerging.