January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
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May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Basal cell carcinoma may start from parts of tiny hair follicles.
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March 1991 in “PubMed” Naevoid bundle hair is an unusual hair growth pattern where multiple hairs fuse together.
September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
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November 2006 in “Pump Industry Analyst” Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
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November 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found clear differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa, keratosis pilaris, and eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
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January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
July 2025 in “Pigment International” Follicular vitiligo causes hair to gray without skin color loss.
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December 1994 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sheep dermal papillae can help form hair follicles in skin models.
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa may mainly affect vellus hair follicles, not terminal ones.
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” VEGF and microvessel density are closely linked and peak during specific hair growth phases in cashmere goats.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A woman had a rare, non-cancerous skin growth on her face, which was removed and did not come back after a year.
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Versican in dermal papilla cells is crucial for healthy hair growth.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
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January 1989 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A hair cyst can become cancerous, showing specific keratins from the hair sheath.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Balding scalps slow down hair growth.
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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October 1994 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” The lower part of rat vibrissa hair gets more blood and is well-protected for growth.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
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September 1996 in “Differentiation” The upper dermal sheath can regenerate hair in rats.