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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
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June 1992 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Heparin treatment may help manage pemphigus vulgaris in dogs.
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old boy in India was diagnosed with Bloom's syndrome, showing growth and developmental issues, and skin problems worsened by sunlight.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
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December 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
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July 2014 in “QJM” A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Neonatal nasal injuries can heal with basic care but often leave scars.
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August 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” A woman experienced severe symptoms, including hair loss, after a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting a possible autoimmune reaction.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports” A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
Immunological skin diseases in pigs are rare and can be caused by immune system issues or external factors.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
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April 2018 in “Electronic physician” More research is needed to confirm safflower's traditional medicinal uses.
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December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Iressa often causes skin issues like acne and dryness in lung cancer patients.
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October 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for normal wound healing.
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April 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Targeting Wnt/β-catenin signaling can improve healing in chronic wounds.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” The topical treatment WR 279,396 effectively healed cutaneous leishmaniasis in mice without relapse.