21 citations
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June 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often underreported and need histologic confirmation for accurate diagnosis.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
October 2025 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” Inverted follicular keratosis can look like cancer but is actually a harmless tumor.
57 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Recurrent NICF is a rare skin condition with unclear causes, involving follicle inflammation and crystal deposits.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Curēus” PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have gum disease.
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
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January 2001 in “Eye” Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A benign skin tumor was removed from a man's leg, and it didn't come back after 9 months.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Consider TFI in facial hypopigmentation diagnoses and confirm with a biopsy.
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Larger nail cavity sizes suggest benign tumors, while smaller ones may need further biopsy to rule out cancer.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology” Surgical removal is advised for large congenital blue nevi due to rare cancer risk.
April 2026 in “BMJ Case Reports” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone in women and are treated by removing the ovaries.
8 citations
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July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are harmless skin bumps that may go away on their own.
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
17 citations
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ovarian tumors should be considered when postmenopausal women show signs of virilization.
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December 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Seborrheic keratoses may partly come from hair follicle cells.
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.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
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April 1976 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A calcified nodule on a boy's face came from hair follicles and expelled calcium through the skin.
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian hyperthecosis can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss, and surgery can help improve these symptoms.
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April 2011 in “Clinical Kidney Journal” A benign skin tumor grew quickly in a dialysis patient and was surgically removed.
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May 2009 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare hair follicle tumor showed unusual high levels of mucin.