September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Pilonidal sinus disease is linked to more severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
September 2023 in “Medical records-international medical journal” Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
April 2023 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” The document concludes that four related skin diseases, which often occur together, are caused by blocked hair follicles.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
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July 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ultrasound shows 80% of Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients have abnormal hair tracts that may worsen the condition.