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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
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February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Early and accurate diagnosis of congenital smooth muscle hamartomas is crucial to distinguish them from other conditions.
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May 2011 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” High doses of cyproterone acetate are linked to an increased risk of developing meningioma.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Small bowel lesions in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome persist despite steroid treatment.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
February 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Most cases were lichen planus pigmentosus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition caused scarring hair loss on the scalp.
45 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.
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June 2001 in “Medical Electron Microscopy” Trichilemmal cysts may form from hair follicle outer root sheath growth.
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July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Selenium and zinc deficiency in sheep leads to thyroid and skin problems.
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May 2009 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare hair follicle tumor showed unusual high levels of mucin.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Morphology” Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” A patient had both chronic lupus and systemic scleroderma, requiring careful treatment to manage symptoms.
24 citations
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January 1969 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
124 citations
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July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
175 citations
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September 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin 17 gene mutations cause both steatocystoma multiplex and pachyonychia congenita type 2.
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September 2020 in “Swedish Journal of BioScience Research” Chitosan from Lucilia cuprina improves wound healing in diabetic mice treated with insulin.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new benign nail tumor called onychoblastoma was identified.
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July 2007 in “Lupus” Multiple pregnancies prevent skin disease but worsen kidney disease in certain mice.