April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
April 1977 in “Pediatric Research” May 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia can be linked to autoimmune issues, vitiligo, nail problems, and sometimes cancer treatments.
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September 2021 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” Osteoma cutis is a rare, benign skin condition where bone forms in the skin.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common head and neck cancer in children, requiring complex treatment.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Electrochemotherapy successfully treated skin tumors in cats without recurrence.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
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August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Tabby mutations in mice affect hair follicle development and help study genetic mapping and certain medical conditions.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus protein can cause abnormal hair growth in mice.
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.
5 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis of basaloid follicular hamartoma is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” The Oat mouse model shows mild retinal degeneration, useful for testing treatments.
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
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April 2008 in “Advances in therapy” Proper diagnosis and treatment of childhood hair loss require distinguishing between alopecia and trichotillomania.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
32 citations
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
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March 2012 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Keratin 15 cells from hair follicles help develop and maintain skin tumors in mice.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare skin growth in a baby was successfully removed without coming back.
7 citations
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January 2003 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial in dermatopathology.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
24 citations
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September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Mycosis fungoides can have unusual symptoms and may be misdiagnosed, but specific cell markers might suggest a lower risk of worsening.