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June 1989 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Hairy elbows may be linked to short stature, but the exact cause is unclear.
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November 1969 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new staining method clearly shows nerves around eyebrow hair follicles.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” A rare eyelid tumor was successfully diagnosed and removed, highlighting the need for careful examination.
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
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July 1977 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Proper shaving techniques and specific topical treatments can help manage pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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June 2011 in “대한구강악안면외과학회지” A woman had a cyst in her salivary gland, likely from Botox, which was removed and confirmed as an epidermoid cyst.
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July 2012 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
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December 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Early shedding of the inner root sheath in noninflamed hair follicles is a relatively specific sign of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Current guidelines may overlook beard and sideburn involvement in diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
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April 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pretibial myxedema can occur with Graves' disease, showing skin changes like waxy plaques and swelling.
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy with bicalutamide has limited effectiveness for female hair loss.
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April 2001 in “Experimental Eye Research” Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.
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March 2022 in “IET Image Processing” Targeting the narrowest part of the anterior chamber angle may help prevent pupil block in glaucoma.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rathke’s cleft cysts can rarely cause Cushing disease, and surgery can improve symptoms.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
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May 2012 in “Journal of dermatology” Bimatoprost is slightly more effective than minoxidil for eyebrow growth, and both are safe.
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Some hair growth cells remain in partially bald areas of Indian men with hair loss.
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March 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Combining fat grafts with botulinum toxin helps improve Raynaud's symptoms.
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Traumatic panniculitis can cause increased hair growth in affected areas.