13 citations
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that loose anagen syndrome was more common in females and observed across all hair colors and skin types.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two Saudi brothers with dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis who exhibited normal hair shafts despite their condition.
13 citations
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, the varied phenotype of trichothiodystrophy was highlighted, with findings of distinctive hair shaft abnormalities and a wide range of multisystem issues, including neurologic and urologic disorders.
12 citations
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January 2023 in “Current Oncology” This study reviewed the literature on pilomatrix carcinoma and reported that while wide local excision was the most definitive treatment, local recurrences and metastases were common.
11 citations
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study reports that newly diagnosed patients with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome exhibit a broader phenotype than previously documented, including late-onset seizures, and suggests a possible universal biochemical mechanism involving elevated ODC activity.
11 citations
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January 1989 This case report describes two patients with trichothiodystrophy who exhibited a different pattern of hair protein composition changes, suggesting a subgroup of TTD characterized by partial loss of high-sulfur proteins without significant alteration in their amino acid composition.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This series of eight North American patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp suggests that factors like immunosenescence and ultraviolet damage may contribute to the condition's development.
10 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” This case report suggests that increased dietary calcium from alfalfa may have contributed to zinc deficiency in two adult female goats by blocking zinc absorption.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This report describes two rare cases of desmoplastic melanoma presenting as alopecia neoplastica, highlighting a potential diagnostic pitfall for clinicians examining patients with scar-like alopecia.
8 citations
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June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that complete surgical resection and multidisciplinary management were crucial for treating proliferating trichilemmal tumors, though malignant cases showed recurrence and mortality risks.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study describes three new cases of MCOPS6 with BMP4 variants, noting expanded phenotypic variability but no clinically apparent microphthalmia in these individuals, which is commonly reported in the disorder.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study aimed to characterize alopecia areata patients experiencing poliosis by comparing their clinical parameters to those without poliosis.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” This retrospective review of hair samples from pediatric patients indicated that microscopic hair examination might be a useful first-line investigation for diagnosing various genetic conditions.
7 citations
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that intracorneal vacuoles were common in various parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, but large vacuoles were exclusively observed in congenital follicular parakeratosis.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review reports two new cases of porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus and analyzes all known cases in the Spanish and English literature, suggesting a link to a GJB2 gene mutation.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor presents two new cases of traumatic panniculitis with localized hypertrichosis and provides clinical considerations, but it does not report experimental findings.
4 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” This study reports that Lichen planus pigmentosus is present in Moroccan patients but remains challenging to treat, with only some experiencing complete resolution of lesions after therapy.
This study reported that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women without affecting sexual function, suggesting it as a promising minimally invasive treatment option.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” In this study, IPL treatment for six months significantly reduced hair growth in females with faun tail nevus linked to spinal abnormalities.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” This study reviewed 78 childhood trichotillomania cases and found the scalp was the primary site for hair pulling, with comorbid psychiatric disorders present in many cases.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report details two patients with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome who exhibited generalized shiny skin in infancy and had a novel mutation in the LMNA gene.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this source, it is suggested that tick saliva, containing anticoagulants like heparins, induces an inflammatory reaction on the scalp that may lead to alopecia.
In this study, women with stress urinary incontinence who received a platelet-rich plasma injection experienced significant improvement in symptoms without significant adverse reactions.
In this interventional study, researchers observed that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement one and three months after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, with no notable impact on sexual function or adverse reactions reported.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” In this study, two women with hyperandrogenic symptoms were found to have ovarian Leydig cell tumors after selective ovarian venous sampling and salpingo-oophorectomy, leading to a decline in testosterone levels post-surgery.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Andrology” This case report study presents two instances of post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting the persistence of sexual adverse effects despite discontinuation of the drug, and underscores the need for increased awareness and understanding of this condition.
2 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of primary health care” This review of polycystic ovary syndrome cases in New Zealand suggests a need for improved recording of diagnostic criteria, as general practitioners often rely on ultrasounds despite guidelines advising otherwise.
2 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that discontinuing blow drying improved hair loss in two women with vacuolization in their hair shafts, suggesting a potential link between heat styling and alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.