78 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” This study suggests genetic and clinical heterogeneity in keratosis pilaris atrophicans, with variations in inheritance patterns, severity, and response to treatment among 21 individuals observed.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report describes a successful eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle micrografts in a patient with dormant keratosis pilaris atrophicans, demonstrating potential for this technique in similar conditions.
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study described the clinical characteristics of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in 14 patients, noting that earlier diagnosis may enable more targeted treatment options.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a unique case of unilateral keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in a 19-year-old man, noting its clinical similarity to follicular mucinosis, but presents no new general findings.
In this case study, a 36-year-old male with symptoms of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei and frontal fibrosing alopecia tested negative for a specific mutation, highlighting genetic testing's potential to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes in these similar conditions.