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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
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April 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Krox20 overexpression in fibroblasts may play a role in abnormal scar formation and could be a target for new treatments.
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” Electrolysis is better for permanent hair removal with less scarring.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
September 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may rarely trigger herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
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June 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A patient with hair loss condition grew excessive hair in areas covered by a cast.
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December 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare skin growth in a baby was successfully removed without coming back.
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