532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
4 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
14 citations
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Follicular mycosis fungoides can look like a B-cell lymphoma, making diagnosis difficult.
A rare case of a benign hair follicle tumor with unusual skin changes highlights the need for timely diagnosis to prevent potential cancer.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
30 citations
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 21 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
December 2020 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The patient was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and treated with medication and supplements.
27 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “Neurology” Skin pigmentation increases in CRPS-affected areas and improves with symptom relief.
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.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the JAK/STAT pathway may help reduce skin sensitivity in Xeroderma pigmentosum.
January 2022 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Digital gangrene can be an early sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
October 2021 in “European journal of cancer” Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
Pilomatricoma is a rare, harmless skin lump that needs accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “AIDS Research and Therapy” Syphilis can cause hair loss and skin changes in HIV-positive patients, and proper treatment can resolve these symptoms.
119 citations
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Most patients' skin darkening after sclerotherapy fades on its own within 6-24 months.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
82 citations
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March 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
6 citations
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May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.