43 citations
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September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This article presents a unique case of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a 3-month-old, with a hair causing bony erosion of the toe, and includes a literature review and meta-analysis.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reports a case of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalp of an elderly male, highlighting its complex diagnosis and successful treatment with high-potency topical corticosteroids.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” This study describes a method to create keratin hydrogels with adjustable erosion rates by mixing different ratios of keratose and kerateine, enabling controlled release of therapeutic agents like insulin-like growth factor 1.