August 2025 in “Dermatopathology” This study identified 96 cases of pilomatricomas linked to genetic syndromes, including a novel association with Apert syndrome, highlighting that these tumors often manifest as the first indication of underlying conditions in pediatric patients.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, the researchers explored how the loss of structural integrity in hair follicles due to reduced α-SMA expression in the vertex area may contribute to androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2025 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology” This study of pilomatrixoma cases in children reveals that these benign tumors typically present as painless masses under the eyebrow and can be effectively treated with surgical excision, though rare rapid growth may occur.
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January 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Syringomas likely start in the upper dermis and form distinct luminal structures.
January 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports on a patient whose symptoms, including trichoepitheliomas and clinical alopecia, may suggest a new syndrome possibly linked to myasthenia gravis.
January 2025 in “Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery” This case report describes a 55-year-old woman with alopecia areata whose condition improved rapidly and did not recur after the surgical resection of a thymoma, suggesting a potential immunological link between alopecia areata and thymoma that warrants further investigation.
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November 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report identifies a potential new syndrome characterized by trichoepitheliomas and alopecia, which may be associated with myasthenia gravis.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” This case report describes a young patient with a unique combination of dysmorphism, bullous eruption, skin and muscle atrophy, and hyperpigmentation that doesn't fit existing nosological categories.
This case report describes a 40-year-old man with four autoimmune diseases leading to MAS, and suggests an additional classification category for MAS including autoimmune hypothyroidism, alopecia universalis, celiac disease, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This case study suggests that thrombosis was related to anti-phospholipid antibody in a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by multiple aseptic bone necroses and arterial blockages.
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges and complexities in diagnosing and managing acne and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for careful evaluation to distinguish difficult acne from similar conditions.
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June 2018 in “Dermatopathology” This classification proposal introduces a novel system for categorizing cutaneous adnexal cysts based on their origin in the folliculosebaceous unit and sweat glands, aiming to simplify and enhance understanding of these skin lesions.
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” This study found that asebic mice exhibit abnormal sebaceous gland differentiation and insufficient sebum production due to defective regulation of cell processes, despite possessing normally developing sebaceous glands initially.
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study produced a guide for managing adult female acne, addressing its complex nature compared to teenage acne, and providing detailed recommendations on diagnosis and treatment. The authors noted that further research is needed to better understand the condition.
April 1940 in “Archives of dermatology” This abstract presents a case of arsenical dermatitis with pigmentation and alopecia developed during treatment with arsphenamine for a positive Wassermann reaction.
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January 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study investigated pilomatrixoma, a benign skin tumor, and found that irregular expression of β-catenin and Lef-1 in transitional cells may contribute to amorphous debris and cyst formation.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” This case report details an unusual instance of multiple eruptive milia in an otherwise healthy 3-month-old baby, characterized by widespread distribution and believed to be idiopathic due to the absence of associated genodermatoses.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” This case report details atrichia with papular lesions in a 4-year-old girl, highlighting specific histological findings on her scalp and other affected areas.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on lentiginosis observed within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin and discusses its potential classification as a twin-spotting phenomenon but provides no new clinical research results.
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May 2009 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This case report highlights a 13-year-old girl with Turner syndrome who developed multiple pilomatrixoma, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
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January 1998 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” This report describes a case of adrenomyeloneuropathy where neurogenic bladder dysfunction developed, attributed to demyelinating lesions in the patient's peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and cerebral white matter.
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September 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” This review discusses the emerging role of AMT in fibrosis and suggests that targeting AMT could offer a novel approach to treatment; it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that non-activated platelet-rich plasma from acetylsalicylic acid-treated patients increased inflammatory cytokines, affecting platelet activation and possibly influencing outcomes in PRP therapies.
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December 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” This report discusses a case of a rare congenital neck mass called a "wattle" or congenital cervical tragus, emphasizing its histological features and its association with other branchial arch anomalies.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” This case report highlights the overlap of Sjögren’s Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, noting major salivary gland enlargement and bilateral facial nerve involvement, which may better explain the patient's symptoms than lupus alone.
May 2009 in “South African Family Practice” The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” This review explores adult female acne, focusing on its multifactorial causes, treatment options, and impact on quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This case report describes a unique lesion in a 10-month-old girl, characterized by increased eccrine glands and hair follicles, leading to the proposed term "hybrid eccrine gland and hair follicle hamartoma".