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May 1970 in “New England Journal of Medicine” Scurvy may cause symptoms similar to Sjögren's syndrome, which disappear with vitamin C.
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
March 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Using lyopreserved umbilical tissue allograft may improve healing and reduce recurrence of pilonidal cysts.
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease can cause rare hair growth on normally hairless thumb skin.
November 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chronic scarring alopecia is common in SLE patients and needs early detection and management.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corticosteroids can reduce scarring in acne keloidalis by targeting specific cells.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Retinoic acid may help heal skin without scars by reducing fibrosis and supporting skin regeneration.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.
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January 2011 in “The Korean Journal of Hepatology” Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease can develop during interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
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January 1975 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome causes skin changes, hair loss, and slightly high lysine and cystine in urine.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” High-concentration cell-free adipose extract reduces scar formation and improves scar appearance.
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September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that improving the appearance of posttraumatic facial scars is possible with careful treatment and realistic expectations.
June 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Young women in Jamaica often experience chronic scarring hair loss.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The early genes of a specific virus can cause abnormal skin cell growth and hair follicle changes.
November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin and mucosal issues can occur after COVID-19 in adults and children.
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April 2010 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
January 2009 in “Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Instituto Politécnico de Viseu)” The skin lesion was diagnosed as a matrical cyst with unusual features.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
Wound healing involves three phases and various cells and factors, with scars typically forming in adults. Chronic wounds can occur due to various issues, and abnormal scarring can lead to hypertrophic or keloid scars. Emerging research areas include the role of proteins, microRNAs, macrophage manipulation, and stem cell treatment.
January 2026 in “Contemporary Clinical Dentistry” VKHD can include rare oral symptoms like discolored teeth.
January 2009 in “Nova Science Publishers (Nova Science Publishers, Inc.)” Tick bites cause skin damage and long-lasting reactions.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
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June 2019 in “F1000Research” Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
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January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
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June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.