Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” Astragalus plants may improve skin health and have anti-aging benefits.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
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February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” Neotropical porcupines can get co-infected with poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii.
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January 2013 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition caused by a virus, treatable with antiviral medication.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
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December 2024 in “Tissue Barriers” The epidermis is the stiffest skin layer.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Aβ afferents do not sprout into the superficial spinal cord layers after nerve injury.
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
Spiny keratoderma is a rare skin condition with small spines on palms and soles, possibly linked to abnormal hair formation.
February 2019 in “American International Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences” The dermis of Millivora Capenesis has two layers with various connective tissues, blood vessels, glands, and sensory structures.
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May 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
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March 2017 in “Nature Communications” Stem cells help heal wounds by rapidly dividing and migrating to the wound edge.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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February 2001 in “Joint bone spine” Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous 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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October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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January 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sugar molecule helps hair growth, less in balding, returns with treatment.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
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April 2013 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” Most cats with ear infections recovered after treatment, especially Turkish Angora and Persian breeds.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” CD200- cells in hair follicles have a higher ability to regenerate hair.
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January 2005 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Goat neck skin has a complex network of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology” Delphinium plants have both medicinal benefits and toxic effects due to their alkaloids.