A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
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August 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The endobrow-midface lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the upper face with minimal complications and rare temporary hair loss.
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May 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining paroxetine and triamcinolone effectively treats both alopecia areata and depression.
Bhallatak may help manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving metabolism.
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.
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January 2002 in “Pediatric Drugs” Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.
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March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
April 2002 in “Postgraduate medicine” A 4-year-old boy's itchy, scaly scalp and hair loss were correctly diagnosed as tinea capitis after initial misdiagnosis.
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January 1990 in “Mycoses” Most tinea capitis cases in Rotterdam were caused by Trichophyton violaceum, mainly affecting Moroccan immigrant children.
February 2026 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Recognizing keratosis pilaris in all skin tones helps diagnose related skin issues and reduce distress.
A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.
April 2011 in “Companion Animal” Feline pododermatitis is less common in cats than in dogs.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Matriptase-2 helps control iron levels by suppressing hepcidin, and its deficiency can cause iron-deficiency anemia.
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February 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” A minimally invasive brow lift can effectively manage heavy brows for a natural look.
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January 2013 in “Urology” An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
January 2007 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Tofacitinib works well for treating alopecia areata, especially when combined with corticosteroids, but is less effective if the disease has lasted over 2 years.
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Review” Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs predict hair regrowth in severe alopecia.
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
February 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Microneedling with triamcinolone is a safe, effective, and less painful treatment for alopecia areata.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 12-year-old boy with PAIS successfully developed male characteristics using high-dose testosterone and anastrozole.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early diagnosis and treatment of Lichen Planopilaris are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.