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.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
12 citations
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June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
December 2025 in “Anatomy (International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy)” Palmaris longus muscle absence is uncommon and not linked to gender, hand side, or finger ratio.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nail abnormalities in children can indicate deeper health issues.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
92 citations
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April 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” PEVIII is a promising treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
17 citations
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December 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Some masked palm civets in Japan have a skin disease caused by mites.
May 2025 in “Science Advances” PIEZO1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, affecting hair growth.
84 citations
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
133 citations
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” The distal radius evolved to adapt and function despite potential fractures.
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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.
34 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Harlequin ichthyosis involves abnormal skin cell structures and giant mitochondria, affecting skin and hair.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FGFR2 signaling controls Merkel cell formation in different skin regions.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Hormonal changes during the reproductive cycle may cause seasonal skin problems in captive female fossas.
23 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
May 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” 1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
11 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
28 citations
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
24 citations
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December 1957 in “Experimental Cell Research” The glassy layer of hair follicles has different fibril sizes and arrangements in guinea pigs and young mice.