42 citations
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is common but often underdiagnosed, mainly affecting women's faces.
August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Curēus” The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
December 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
29 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had a pituitary tumor causing hormone imbalance and related health issues.
19 citations
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June 2020 in “BMC Cancer” Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic changes with other skin cancers, suggesting similar causes and potential treatments.
9 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
May 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Molecular and Clinical Oncology” An epidermal cyst in the temporal bone can occur as a rare delayed complication after ear surgery.
178 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Basal cell carcinomas in mice can start from hair follicle stem cells and other skin cell types, depending on signaling levels.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Children” Early diagnosis and comprehensive care are crucial for managing Focal Dermal Hypoplasia's complex symptoms.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.
60 citations
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March 2009 in “Dermato-Endocrinology” The exact molecular mechanisms of sebaceous gland function are still unclear.
10 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi-1 can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.
January 2025 in “Open Veterinary Journal” Electrochemotherapy successfully treated skin tumors in cats without recurrence.
21 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
6 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
101 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
57 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
451 citations
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with Tuberous sclerosis had neurological or skin issues, and over half had psychiatric problems.