6 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
4 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
9 citations
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September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
82 citations
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
November 2024 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
51 citations
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May 2004 in “American journal of ophthalmology” Using topical prostaglandin F2α for glaucoma may cause loss of eyelash or eyebrow pigment.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” Treatment with prednisolone and dapsone stopped new blisters and partially healed previous ones.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Scalp edema may be a new variant of conditions reacting to scarring alopecia like LPP.
5 citations
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March 1981 in “PubMed” A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
19 citations
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November 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
20 citations
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January 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” EFFC might be common but underreported.
10 citations
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May 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
18 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
14 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A rare skin lesion in a 64-year-old woman was successfully treated with a laser, showing minimal redness and no return after one month.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” A woman developed a skin condition called Pemphigus Vulgaris after a treatment to help with hair loss.