Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
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January 2011 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
October 2022 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” PCOS often causes skin problems due to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of child health” A 7-year-old girl had a non-painful skin growth at her belly button, which was removed and identified as a keratinous cyst.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PCE-DP brightens skin and promotes hair growth by enhancing cell growth and reducing melanin uptake.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A woman had a rare, non-cancerous skin growth on her face, which was removed and did not come back after a year.
October 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
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August 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Nilotinib can cause skin issues like red bumps and hair loss.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's leg lesion was a fungal infection that improved with antifungal medication but kept coming back before finally clearing up after 5 years.
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January 2015 in “Annals of diagnostic pathology” The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy has a skin condition called nevus comedonicus, treated with tretinoin cream.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Skin diseases look different on pigmented and nonpigmented skin.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cysts.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause scalp pustules and hair loss, needing early treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin condition called Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst can cause itchy papules on the face.
December 2001 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” An 18-year-old boy had a harmless skin nodule near his nose with hair and oil glands inside.
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis in Asians is caused by a SERPINB7 gene mutation.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
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.
November 2024 in “Medicina” Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
April 2026 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Increased blood vessel growth in lichen planopilaris may signal active disease needing aggressive treatment.