This case report describes a unique instance of an otherwise healthy infant with phylloid terminal hair nevus, a form of hypomelanosis without extracutaneous abnormalities.
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August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
This report suggests that in vitiligo, melanocytes may be destroyed by the same factors necessary for melanin production, contributing to the skin's depigmentation.
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
This study describes a distinctive form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal epidermal differentiation mainly within hair follicles in four patients with congenital follicular hyperkeratosis.
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October 2021 in “Applied materials today”
This study demonstrated that a new technology combining microneedle patches, stem cell exosomes, and light therapy effectively promoted hair regrowth in animal models within 7 days compared to conventional treatments.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine”
This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
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