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October 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
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December 2015 in “TURKDERM” Lichen planopilaris can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.
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June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair root sheaths are more common in non-scarring hair loss and help diagnose the type of hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” AMT may cause hair loss and changing dWAT activity could help treat it.
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August 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
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March 2011 in “Nature Communications” Cells from a skin condition can create new hair follicles and similar growths in mice, and a specific treatment can reduce these effects.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
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March 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
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November 2014 The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
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January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
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December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.