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December 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
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May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
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May 1996 in “PubMed” Milia en plaque can be caused by skin damage, tumors, or external factors.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
28 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
Dissecting cellulitis and folliculitis keloidalis cause intense inflammation without bacterial infection.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Diagnosing and treating monilethrix is challenging when it occurs with other hair disorders.
7 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
September 2001 in “Swiss Medical Forum ‒ Schweizerisches Medizin-Forum” 26 citations
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Sphynx cats have abnormal hair follicles and keratinization affecting their skin.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Acta biomedica scientifica” Women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience hair loss.
74 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Hair changes and a high occipital hairline may help diagnose Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to identify different types of hair loss in women.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” The man's hair loss and skin papules were diagnosed as atrichia with papular lesions, not alopecia areata universalis.
8 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The article simplifies trichoscopy terms and offers a new diagnostic flowchart.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The report suggests that the same underlying issue in blood vessel support may cause angiokeratomas on both the scrotum and eyelids.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Malassezia Folliculitis and truncal acne are different conditions requiring different treatments.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” Pembrolizumab can cause unusual eyelash growth, but it may still be worth continuing if cancer treatment is effective.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new benign nail tumor called onychoblastoma was identified.
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March 1981 in “PubMed” A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.