52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
March 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
63 citations
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
53 citations
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September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Wounds-a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Brazilian Keratin Treatment can cause skin reactions like redness and scaling, possibly due to formaldehyde.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Early diagnosis of Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei can lead to better, personalized treatments.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports”
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
38 citations
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November 1991 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” Keratins 8 and 14 can help identify and diagnose benign skin tumors.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
December 2009 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” The dog's back mass was a keratoacanthoma with inflammation, successfully removed without recurrence.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
8 citations
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
9 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Erythematous papulopustular eruptions in cancer patients using EGFR inhibitors show specific skin changes that vary with severity and treatment type.
12 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” Advanced dermoscopy techniques improve diagnosis and treatment monitoring for Kerion celsi but don't guarantee full hair regrowth.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
27 citations
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December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Two new types of eyelid cysts were identified, each with different treatment challenges.
July 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is effective in diagnosing facial actinic keratosis using specific features.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” The analyses helped identify different skin diseases in the two dogs.