56 citations
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October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
26 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing topical steroid dependent face.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
Posaconazole successfully treated a resistant skin infection in a Spitz dog when other antifungals failed.
156 citations
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” Sida cordifolia is rich in saponins with antioxidant and antifungal properties.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
January 2018 in “INTAS POLIVET” The dog recovered successfully after treatment with multiple medications.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The dermal sheath's contraction is crucial for hair follicle regression and stem cell relocation.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” Sansevieria trifasciata shows promise as a natural treatment for hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
46 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The flap effectively sealed leaks and served as a barrier, with minor complications, for anterior skull base surgery.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cell science” AGD1's PH domain is essential for its role in root hair growth and polarity.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Adipose tissue and eccrine gland displacement are common in certain alopecias but don't help differentiate between them.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” People with keratosis pilaris might be more likely to get a rare type of tinea versicolor.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Skin diseases like acne and psoriasis are linked to stress, gut health, and inflammation, with new treatments focusing on gut and mind-body approaches.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin cells and immune cells change in a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, and a certain treatment can improve these changes.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
7 citations
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January 1989 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The side gland of Suncus murinus is a good model for studying human sebaceous glands.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
13 citations
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July 1978 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Acanthospermum hispidum is toxic to mice, causing death and damage to internal organs.
13 citations
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Cureus” A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
June 2024 in “Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum” Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.