8 citations
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Ponatinib can cause a rare skin reaction that resolves with topical treatment and temporary drug discontinuation.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Perinevoid alopecia can be effectively treated with non-invasive corticosteroids.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
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.
March 2023 in “International journal of integrated medical research” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
December 2018 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology/PD. European journal of pediatric dermatology” Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
June 2023 in “Journal of dermatology for physician assistants” Lichen planopilaris should be considered when diagnosing hair loss in people with darker skin as it may be often missed.
62 citations
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May 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
20 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” A 73-year-old woman with Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides, a rare skin lymphoma, experienced disease progression despite treatment, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring.
1 citations
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November 2003 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A 17-year-old in Saudi Arabia was diagnosed with a rare skin condition causing red-brown facial patches.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
November 2024 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” Premature graying in young children can affect self-esteem, and addressing underlying health issues may reverse it.
7 citations
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March 2003 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
January 1976 in “Revista de Estudios Agrosociales” Frontal fibrosing alopecia and vitiligo might be linked by similar immune issues.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
14 citations
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
11 citations
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July 1968 in “JAMA” Itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
14 citations
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Cureus” A rare skin disorder affecting the face was found in a 28-year-old Saudi man.
10 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” The PML protein helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
24 citations
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.