16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
January 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Gout can cause hair loss, but treatment can lead to hair regrowth.
130 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
9 citations
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August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” The document reports a rare case of ECCL with a new association with optic disc colobomas.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A gene variant causes a skin and hair disorder by disrupting protein balance.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The registry showed that tofacitinib is promising for treating hair loss in children with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
March 2018 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” Combining triamcinolone acetonide with immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.
14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Cerament effectively corrected forehead irregularities in one patient, and various surgical techniques successfully reconstructed perioral soft tissue in 14 patients.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining laser therapy with hair extraction improves eyebrow scar treatment.
The TAP flap is effective for treating armpit scars from burns, and tissue-engineered templates with hair follicles can help treat scalp burn alopecia.
6 citations
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September 2017 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combination grafting offers efficient, natural hair restoration in one session.
175 citations
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September 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin 17 gene mutations cause both steatocystoma multiplex and pachyonychia congenita type 2.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology” Thymoma may link myasthenia gravis, nail dystrophy, and alopecia areata.
29 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.