March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 7-year-old boy with kerion celsi experienced persistent inflammation even after microbiological clearance; dermoscopic-guided removal of hair and keratin debris improved his condition, suggesting a novel inflammatory mechanism involving granulomatous response to keratinous debris in tinea capitis.
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May 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair dye can cause serious scalp issues, including skull erosion.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review highlights the challenges in identifying histological features of adverse reactions to soft tissue fillers and emphasizes the need for increased awareness due to product uncertainty and delayed reactions.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported significant moderate-to-severe complications in two patients following synthetic hair fiber implantation, including recurrent infections, scalp issues, and granulomatous reactions, which were only resolved once the fibers were removed despite initial treatment attempts with antibiotics.
July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a rare instance of trans-epidermal elimination of insulin formulation in a 45-year-old woman with diabetes, suggesting that insulin or its excipients may have caused a granulomatous reaction leading to skin lesions at injection sites and impaired diabetes control.