94 citations
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Too much keratin 16 in mice skin causes abnormal skin thickening and structure.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
5 citations
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March 1981 in “PubMed” A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A hair cyst can become cancerous, showing specific keratins from the hair sheath.
2 citations
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March 1994 in “Oncology Reports” Keratoacanthomas and squamous cell carcinomas have similar keratin patterns, making them hard to tell apart.
24 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Merkel cell increase is specific to certain skin diseases, not general skin growth.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
34 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Harlequin ichthyosis involves abnormal skin cell structures and giant mitochondria, affecting skin and hair.
135 citations
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November 1987 in “Differentiation” Outer root sheath cells consistently express certain keratins influenced by their environment.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment with Arsenicum album improved keratosis pilaris symptoms in one case.
February 2026 in “Trials” The Exfoliate-Dissolve-Repair skincare approach may effectively treat keratosis pilaris and reduce the need for corticosteroids.
2 citations
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January 1990 in “PubMed” Perforating folliculitis is a skin condition with small bumps that may be linked to other diseases and is hard to treat.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 13 citations
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March 1997 in “Research in Veterinary Science/Research in veterinary science” Epithelial proliferation and hyperkeratosis are linked to gastric ulcers in pigs.
April 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 6 citations
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November 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Photothermolysis is the best method for permanent hair removal.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratinocyte adhesion problems can cause skin and hair disorders.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but often unnoticed skin condition involving bundled vellus hairs, especially in people with darker skin or UV exposure.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
5 citations
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
Retinol with polylysine cleared scalp skin growths in 21 days without side effects.
June 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgery can effectively treat severe eyelid turning out caused by a rare skin disorder.
36 citations
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December 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The cyst had unusual keratin spherules and resembled bone marrow.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP patients show varied symptoms and need more research to understand related conditions.