May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
January 2016 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Men with severe hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease.
September 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
December 2023 in “Journal of comparative pathology” A dog had a rare skin cyst, known as a dilated pore of Winer, surgically removed from its neck.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
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July 2015 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Friedreich's ataxia causes thin, weak hair with surface damage and cavities.
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
April 2024 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Age-related hair curvature increases due to internal structural changes from grooming.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Intracorneal vacuoles are common in parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, especially with more parakeratosis.
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December 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.
June 2021 in “The Journal of Family Practice” A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
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December 2006 in “Journal of Vascular Surgery” Foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins may cause unexpected hair growth.
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May 2023 in “Dermatological Reviews” Dermatologists often suffer from neck, shoulder, and back pain due to their work.
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April 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
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September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
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September 2005 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
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May 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” July 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” 3D cell spheroids can help reduce scars by delivering therapeutic vesicles.
October 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Syphilitic alopecia can look like alopecia areata, so careful diagnosis is important.