February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
February 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences” PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
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December 2017 in “PubMed” A long-term pubic rash was finally diagnosed as white piedra and cured with ketoconazole.
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February 2021 in “Cutis” COVID-19 can cause various skin symptoms, including rashes and lesions, which often appear early and can help in timely diagnosis.
January 2013 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Lichen planopilaris is more common in older women and may be linked to hormone therapy and autoimmune diseases.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
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May 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Plucked hair can help diagnose pemphigus vulgaris early.
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Imaging” Recognizing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
July 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Frontal fibrosing alopecia and ulerythema ophryogenes may be related and can evolve from one to the other.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dupilumab improves eczema in Netherton Syndrome but not ichthyosis linearis circumflexa.
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November 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
January 1982 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, inherited skin condition that is hard to treat but may improve slightly with topical retinoids and urea cream.
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.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin conditions, and new patterns for diagnosis are emerging.
December 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Papulopustular rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.