February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
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September 1968 in “Cancer” Citrulline in certain skin tumors suggests they mimic hair growth, helping distinguish them from other cancer types.
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August 1993 in “PubMed” Basal cell epithelioma likely starts from the hair follicle's outer root sheath.
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September 2015 in “PubMed” Keloid scars are aggressive, excessive skin scars with unique features and complex diagnosis.
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Some nail changes in chilblains can look like lichen planus and may be severe and long-lasting.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
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May 2000 in “Pediatric Dermatology” KID syndrome should be reclassified as an ectodermal dysplasia.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.
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June 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare neck cyst in a 47-year-old man showed diverse skin cell types and was not linked to HPV.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
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April 1955 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hydrocortisone ointment effectively improved eyebrow skin and hair in a 10-year-old.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new treatment improved keratosis pilaris symptoms and mood in 28 days.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Psoriasis or contact dermatitis can override alopecia areata, allowing hair growth.
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December 2010 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
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.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
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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.
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New findings on hair keratin, wound healing, and skin blistering were presented.
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