January 2016 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Melasma results from changes in the skin's pigment and structure, not just pigment cell growth.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
July 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
7 citations
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss can occur when pemphigus foliaceus changes to pemphigus vulgaris.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
18 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
June 2021 in “The Journal of Family Practice” A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
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January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Stopping shaving or removing hair follicles usually resolves Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
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June 2021 in “PubMed” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus indicate Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, which is confirmed by biopsy and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
22 citations
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June 1977 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Certain skin conditions are more common in black people due to hair and skin differences.
30 citations
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May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
25 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
56 citations
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October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
2 citations
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October 1985 in “Pediatrics in review” Scalp diseases change with age and can be hard to tell apart from hair disorders.
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May 2015 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Horse skin diseases are complex to manage and often require a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
23 citations
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September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.