80 citations
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
14 citations
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” A dog with a pituitary tumor developed tertiary hypothyroidism, improved with treatment, but was later euthanized due to neurological issues.
Trichoscopic examination is crucial for diagnosing congenital triangular alopecia.
45 citations
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March 2003 in “Pediatrics” Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.
March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana” The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
February 2024 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Radiotherapy effectively treated a large scalp tumor in an elderly woman, avoiding surgery.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A benign skin tumor was removed from a man's leg, and it didn't come back after 9 months.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Ponatinib can cause a rare skin reaction that resolves with topical treatment and temporary drug discontinuation.
December 2012 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Eyelash transplantation can cause eye damage and pain if not done carefully.
29 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
23 citations
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January 2005 in “Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai zasshi” Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Urology Case Reports” Timely surgery successfully repaired a boy's penis after a hair caused severe damage.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Medicine” A rare skin cancer on a man's elbow was successfully treated with surgery, showing no recurrence after one year.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
3 citations
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus protein can cause abnormal hair growth in mice.
Trichoepithelioma and desmoplastic trichoepithelioma have distinct features that can be identified using reflectance confocal microscopy.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, mainly affects the left side of the scalp, and has no effective treatment except surgery.
12 citations
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March 2010 in “Revista iberoamericana de micología” The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.