73 citations
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May 1976 in “JAMA” This case report associates severe zinc deficiency with long-term total parenteral nutrition, suggesting the need for trace element supplementation in such nutritional management.
53 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports two cases of acquired zinc deficiency presenting with skin symptoms such as hair loss and acrodermatitis, suggesting these manifestations may help in diagnosing zinc deficiency in humans.
44 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review provides a framework for diagnosing acquired scalp alopecias and discusses both non-scarring and scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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March 1997 in “The Lancet” Acquired perforating dermatosis often affects skin in people with kidney issues and diabetes.
38 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” This review discusses acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, a rare disorder often linked to internal malignancy, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight proposed pathogenic mechanisms for lanugo hair overgrowth.
37 citations
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses neutrophil-associated and infiltrative scarring alopecias, as well as promising new treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
33 citations
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August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair, which typically appears at or after puberty, may be androgen dependent and could progress to male pattern baldness.
28 citations
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December 2007 in “Archives of ophthalmology” This study found that lash ptosis was more common and severe in eyes with blepharoptosis, especially congenital, compared to normal eyes.
26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of clinical oncology” 26 citations
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October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” This discussion suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair in androgen-dependent scalp areas may indicate the early stages of androgenetic alopecia with a poor prognosis, but it offers no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the various causes and associations of eyelash trichomegaly, including congenital syndromes, acquired conditions, and drug effects, without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, the authors suggest that topiramate, used for treating bipolar disorder, may cause trichomegaly, or excessive eyelash growth, in patients.
22 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that 76.19% of patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism had mucocutaneous manifestations, with common features including loss of hair and xerotic skin.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study observed that telogen effluvium was the most common form of acquired alopecia among females in a semiurban Indian population, with stress and chemical exposure as major exacerbating factors.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This case series highlights that nail clipping can aid in early detection and surgical planning of onychomatrical tumors by distinguishing between benign and potentially malignant growths based on the cavities' average dimensions.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This paper reviews the literature on acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, a clinical hair loss diagnosis associated with hair care practices, particularly in those with tightly curled hair, and emphasizes management through protective hair care regimens rather than traditional prescription therapies.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that 82.3% of girls with anorexia nervosa had pili torti, an acquired hair defect, suggesting a potential link to excess vitamin A intake.
14 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes two cases where acquired zinc deficiency was associated with skin symptoms like hair loss and eczema, suggesting a recognizable syndrome in zinc-deficient patients.
12 citations
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports that selenium shampoo, bacterial infection with trichomycosis axillaris, and possibly strongyloides larvae may have contributed to acquired hair shaft abnormalities resembling trichorrhexis nodosa in two patients.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study observed that women post-bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for dermatological signs of malnutrition during subsequent pregnancies, highlighting the need for dermatologists to recognize these early symptoms.
11 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
10 citations
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March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” This study found that MDA-modified DNA may contribute to immune responses in alopecia areata patients by creating neo-epitopes, providing new insights into the condition's immunological mechanisms.
10 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
10 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This case study reports that intralesional cidofovir was successfully used for treatment without systemic toxicity, suggesting it might be an option worth considering for SCC.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy but does not provide new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study reports two cases where pili anulati, typically a non-fragile hair condition, showed increased fragility due to androgenetic alopecia, causing hair shaft fracturing in the affected area.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” This article reports a case of a 14-month-old child with a constriction ring syndrome caused by tightly wrapped hair, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications.
6 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that inflammatory AIGA is associated with sweat duct inflammation and sweat coil atrophy, while non-inflammatory AIGA involves only sweat coil atrophy, suggesting distinct pathological features between the two.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study suggests that patients with acquired progressive kinking of the hair may benefit from finasteride treatment due to an increased risk of developing androgenetic alopecia.