6 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific reports” A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
38 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
5 citations
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March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” A man was poisoned with thallium, treated successfully, but still had some nerve issues after 6 months.
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.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
January 2014 in “NDSU Repository (North Dakota State University)” The hair-pulling scale needs improvement for better accuracy and consistency.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
August 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Variants in the CCDC47 gene are linked to trichohepatoneurodevelopmental syndrome.
28 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A fungal infection developed on a herpes scar and was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.