January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” A young woman recovered well from rare simultaneous Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis after treatment.
January 2017 in “University journal of surgery and surgical specialities” Steroid cell tumors in ovaries are rare, can cause hormone changes, and may be cancerous.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” Hair examination is crucial for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in patients with certain skin symptoms.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Forehead taping can sometimes lead to unexpected problems.
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August 2010 in “Lupus” The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Statistical Association” A new method makes analyzing large datasets with rare events faster and more efficient.
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March 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Surgery resolved the man's skin and liver issues, and he stayed symptom-free for a year.
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November 2013 in “Vojnosanitetski pregled” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may not be as rare as previously thought.
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March 2022 in “Scientific reports” Removing anthrax toxin receptor 1 in pigs prevents Senecavirus A infection and causes a rare disease similar to GAPO syndrome.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
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August 2020 in “Curēus” The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
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November 2001 in “Auris Nasus Larynx” Accurate diagnosis of Winer's dilated pore in the ear is crucial to avoid unnecessary aggressive treatment.
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A toddler's chronic finger ulcer was successfully treated after removing a hair causing hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
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October 2023 in “The American journal of case reports” A man developed a benign tumor at his COVID-19 vaccination site, which was successfully removed with surgery.
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
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June 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed a severe skin reaction after getting a birth control implant.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” The new model helps understand and develop treatments for genetic skin disorders like AEC.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Thorough evaluation and surgery are crucial for managing rare ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women with high androgen levels.
December 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Switching insulin brands caused skin lesions in a diabetic woman, resolved by changing to oral medication.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
Early recognition and aggressive treatment can significantly improve rare ANA-negative lupus with heart and skin issues.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
June 2023 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” Enteric hyperoxaluria can cause severe kidney failure after bowel surgery.