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March 1993 in “International Journal of Oncology” Basal cell carcinoma shows keratin patterns similar to hair follicle structures.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of the Scientific Society” A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but later identified as a rare benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nerve fibers may worsen mast cell activity, leading to abnormal elastic fiber buildup from sun exposure.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Nestin-positive cells are important for hair follicle regeneration in alopecia areata.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
August 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign skin tumor that requires surgical removal for best results.
47 citations
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January 1998 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” ErbB2 signaling is crucial for skin cell growth and cancer development in mice.
December 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” A young woman had a rare, usually non-cancerous tumor on her face that was initially mistaken for a different condition.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Early and accurate diagnosis of congenital smooth muscle hamartomas is crucial to distinguish them from other conditions.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “Current Urology Reports” Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Onychomatricome is a benign nail tumor with specific dermoscopic features that help distinguish it from cancer.
January 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A young woman had a rare scalp tumor usually found in older women.
2 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoblastic carcinoma may be a distinct type of skin cancer different from basal cell carcinoma.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle cells can be turned into neural stem cell-like cells, which might help treat brain diseases.
January 1998 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
December 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Trichofolliculoma is a rare, benign scalp tumor that can be cured by surgical removal.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A new skin cancer can develop where shingles once occurred.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Overexpressing Merkel cell virus proteins in human hair follicles can create clusters of cells that resemble Merkel cell cancer.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
September 2020 in “Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology” The report shows that a rare benign tumor was successfully removed from inside the mouth to avoid scarring on the face.
33 citations
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Orange spots in scalp trichoscopy can help diagnose scalp sarcoidosis.