March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
20 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
56 citations
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December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
3 citations
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November 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
138 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Surgical Neurology International” A scalp blood vessel issue from hair transplant was successfully treated with a special liquid agent.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Italian journal of medicine” An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
2 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Tangent screens help detect visual field defects from vigabatrin.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” ECCL should be considered in patients with specific skin and eye lesions.
47 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
21 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” More research is needed to understand and treat morphea effectively.
73 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology” A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
August 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Acitretin effectively prevented skin cancer in a patient with late-onset Rothmund-Thomson syndrome.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical case reports” KFSD causes scarring hair loss and skin roughness, mainly in males.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.
March 2024 in “Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR” Onyx® embolization effectively treats facial arteriovenous malformations with minimal complications.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
27 citations
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December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
40 citations
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics” January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” 177 citations
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November 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Transplantation is effective for stable leucoderma but not for progressive, widespread vitiligo vulgaris.