25 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei can also affect women, though it's rare.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
10 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.
29 citations
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” A 79-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called nevus comedonicus on his eyelids.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a skin condition caused by friction, treatable with topical cream and avoiding trauma.
12 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparse eyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Trichilemmal cysts can appear on children's eyelids and may be mistaken for other conditions.
14 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 27 citations
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December 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Necrobiosis lipoidica may need new criteria for accurate diagnosis due to similarities with another condition.
65 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost can cause excessive eyelash growth.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” A 12-year-old boy's rare skin condition improved with topical treatments and may resolve by puberty.
August 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Rubbing or pressing on the face can cause small bumps, and changing posture along with certain creams can improve them.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The 1927 nm Thulium laser effectively and safely treats postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
August 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Onycholemmal horn is a rare nail tumor in elderly women, treated by surgical removal.
August 2016 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Keratosis pilaris causes small skin bumps, mainly in women, and treatments offer only temporary relief.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
41 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” The gel is a safe and effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.