September 2011 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A man's skin condition was misdiagnosed and later identified as a rare type of skin cancer, which did not improve with treatment.
January 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow hair lost due to alopecia X.
175 citations
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
100 citations
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman developed skin lesions after PRP injections, possibly linked to COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
June 2017 in “Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi/Journal of Pediatric Infection” Tinea capitis can rarely cause urticarial skin reactions in children.
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” Zinc pyrithione in shampoo effectively treats dandruff.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.
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August 1974 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
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September 2024 in “Media Kedokteran Hewan” The dog was successfully treated for infections and parasites, improving its health and activity.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
November 2025 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic other conditions, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial to prevent lasting issues.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences” The treatment improved dogs' greasy seborrhea without side effects.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Fungi” Terbinafine and itraconazole are more effective against Microsporum canis than fluconazole and griseofulvin.
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August 2022 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.
14 citations
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September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc pyrithione needs targeted delivery to the scalp for effective dandruff treatment.
A runner developed tangled armpit hairs from shirt friction, preventable by shaving or wearing smooth shirts.
15 citations
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February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
33 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Morphology” Reptile skin hardens by layering beta-proteins on keratin.
15 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” No strong genetic link to other skin conditions was found, but some genetic factors may make people more likely to get seborrheic dermatitis.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Mycoses” Human black hair is best for distinguishing between T. mentagrophytes and T. verrucosum.