February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Case Reports” AS-OCT is crucial for diagnosing VZV interstitial keratitis and avoiding unnecessary treatments.
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October 1998 in “PubMed” Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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March 2024 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” Moth-eaten hair loss can be a sign of syphilis.
May 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” A 17-year-old girl has had repeated hair loss since childhood, which can be triggered by infections like COVID-19.
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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
January 2023 in “Odisha Journal of Psychiatry” Thorough patient interviews are crucial to identify self-inflicted hair loss.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research” Island grafts can help study skin regeneration separately from other healing processes.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
September 2020 in “Advances in anatomic pathology” A woman's large nose growth was initially misdiagnosed, but later confirmed to be giant rhinophyma after full removal and examination.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” CTHRC1 is essential for healing and preventing heart rupture after a heart attack.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology (Print)” A single long white eyelash is a rare but benign condition.
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Molluscum contagiosum can occur in epidermoid cysts, especially with prolonged steroid use.
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May 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen Sclerosus causes itching, pain, and potential complications in the genital area.
August 2022 in “Archives of pediatric surgery” Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome is a rare condition where hair or thread tightly wraps around a child's body part, requiring quick treatment to prevent damage.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Early diagnosis and treatment of haemochromatosis are crucial for reversing organ damage and improving fertility.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
January 2023 in “TNOA journal of ophthalmic science and research” Minoxidil may cause vision problems.
June 2025 in “Judi Clinical Journal” Multiple pilonidal sinuses can be successfully treated with a mix of surgery and conservative care.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.