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August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
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July 2025 in “Drug development & registration” A new algorithm accurately analyzes animal coat and skin colors quickly and easily.
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document found differences in lesion distribution and microscopic features among trichostasis spinulosa and similar skin conditions.
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Pattern hair loss is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, with limited effective treatments available.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” Treatment type and patch size affect hair regrowth patterns in alopecia areata.
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February 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The Fibonacci 'snail' flap heals faster and looks better than skin grafts for scalp reconstruction.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
July 2025 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” A 21-year-old male has a rare scalp condition with excessive skin folds.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some people with schwannomatosis have a new type of mutation in the LZTR1 gene.
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
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May 2023 in “Science Advances” Activating the sonic hedgehog pathway in chicken embryos can permanently change scales to feathers.
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