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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris may have a genetic link.
August 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” Older patients with new retinal lesions may have cancer, and local radiation might not stop it from spreading.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
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March 1998 in “PubMed” A woman's skin and hair conditions improved after her cancerous tumor was removed.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPV8 causes skin cancer by expanding specific skin stem cells.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists should recognize diverse discoid lupus signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
15 citations
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March 2008 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Topical squaric acid dibutylester worsened discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient.
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March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
17 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” RCM and dermoscopy help identify different types of hair loss in children.
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 4-year-old girl with a rare lupus condition was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids, leading to full recovery and hair regrowth.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 30 citations
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but often unnoticed skin condition involving bundled vellus hairs, especially in people with darker skin or UV exposure.
30 citations
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October 2013 in “Lupus” Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition caused scarring hair loss on the scalp.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
April 2024 in “African Journal of Biological Sciences” The patient with lupus and Degos' disease showed significant improvement with treatment.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
March 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Removing a tumor may resolve associated skin and hair symptoms.