3 citations
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January 2019 in “Cureus” Hormonal imbalances in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) might trigger a rare skin disorder called Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis (CRP), so dermatologists should consider checking for PCOS in CRP patients.
November 1993 in “PubMed” High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare skin condition in children can look like other diseases.
November 2021 in “Transplantation direct” A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.
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.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Mogamulizumab, a skin cancer drug, may cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata.
June 2021 in “Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology” A 62-year-old woman got a lump on her eyelid from tiny mites, which is the first time this has happened.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Pigmented papules on the ear can be a rare skin condition called cutaneous amyloidosis, treatable with topical tretinoin.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
8 citations
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January 2002 in “Piel” Postmenopausal women may experience frontal hairline and eyebrow loss due to cicatricial fibrosis.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Recognizing rare tumor combinations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
32 citations
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August 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” S100A4 promotes aggressive ovarian cancer and is a potential treatment target.
2 citations
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
5 citations
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
August 2025 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Selumetinib significantly reduced tumor size and improved vision in a child with neurofibromatosis type 1.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Biochemical markers help diagnose ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
2 citations
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Accurate diagnosis of NLS with dilated hair follicles is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder that causes extra bone growth and symptoms of premature aging.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty in a 3-year-old girl.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A protein called MPZL3 in mitochondria slows down hair growth and could be a target for treating hair growth disorders.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology”
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.