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Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
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Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
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Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
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