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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
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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.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
2 citations
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August 2008 in “Oncotarget” Apoptosis in hair follicles spreads through cell death signals, with stem cells slowing the process.
December 2017 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
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March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
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October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Better diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines are needed for segmental vitiligo and related pigment issues.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” A woman in Pakistan was diagnosed with Lupus Vasculitis and treated successfully.
January 2020 in “International Journal of PharmTech Research” A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
June 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A supernumerary nipple was correctly identified using dermoscopy, avoiding misdiagnosis.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” Pembrolizumab can cause unusual eyelash growth, but it may still be worth continuing if cancer treatment is effective.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B” Photodynamic therapy successfully treated skin cancer in a 53-year-old woman.