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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
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December 2015 in “TURKDERM” Lichen planopilaris can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.
Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
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Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
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January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
June 2026 in “Research Square” THBS4 helps hair grow by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.