October 2025 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge of inverted follicular keratosis, emphasizing the importance of histopathology for accurate differentiation from malignancies.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that using conchal cartilage grafts to reinforce split earlobe repairs provided satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes, with no recurrence of tears over a 4-year follow-up.
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November 2017 in “Cureus” This report introduces a new potential sign, paired ear creases of the helix, which may have relevance to cardiovascular disease similar to diagonal ear lobe creases, in a case of coronary artery disease.
October 2023 in “Pathology” In this study, the authors observed that a 48-year-old woman developed a cutaneous pseudolymphoma in the earlobes linked to metallic debris from ear piercing, which histologically mimicked lymphoma but was interpreted as a reactive condition.
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July 2003 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This case report describes a 13-year-old girl with various autoimmune symptoms successfully treated with the antibiotic and immunomodulatory drug co-trimoxazole; its potential role in autoimmune disease treatment is explored.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
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February 2022 in “Terapevtičeskij arhiv” This case report describes severe liver injury in a young patient after prolonged overuse of vitamin A, which resolved after cessation.
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
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December 2021 in “Kathmandu University medical journal” This article reviews the characteristics, common locations, and causes of epidermoid cysts, noting that surgical excision is the standard treatment, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2022 in “Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology” This study demonstrated that genetic markers can predict human ear morphology with moderate to good accuracy, potentially aiding forensic identification in crime scene investigations where traditional DNA matches are unavailable.
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October 2023 in “Neuroscience Bulletin” In this review, the authors discuss how understanding and co-regulating multiple signaling pathways could lead to effective regeneration of functional hair cells, highlighting current achievements and future approaches such as small molecule drugs and gene therapy for treating sensorineural hearing loss.
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May 2003 in “Toxicological Sciences” This study found that prenatal exposure to finasteride in rats led to permanent changes in developmental endpoints like anogenital distance and nipple retention, which were predictive of further reproductive tract malformations.
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March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study reported that the prevalence of atopic dermatitis in cats was higher than previously suggested, with severe nonseasonal pruritus most common, and certain breeds were predisposed.
May 2021 in “Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas” This study found that ethanolic extracts of Microsechium helleri showed notable antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and cardioprotective activities, while chloroformic extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models.
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that a transdermal delivery system using 3% azone and P407 gel may enhance the skin permeation of doxazosin and finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In this study, androgenetic alopecia, diagonal earlobe crease, and hairy ear were more frequently observed in men with coronary artery disease compared to controls.
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January 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study explored the dermatological phenomena associated with sports and clinical scenarios, detailing unique conditions like "Athlete's nodule," "Runner's toe," and "Swimmer's ear," along with their diagnostic features and management strategies, uncovering how sports activities inform dermatological terminology and practice.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, the authors describe a female dog with alopecia in the neck and ear region, affected by dermatophytosis caused by the zoophilic fungus Microsporum canis, highlighting its zoonotic potential and prevalence in certain climates.
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January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report from the study describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis, presenting with alopecia on the neck and ear, illustrating the zoonotic risk of these fungal infections in both animals and humans, particularly in hot and humid climates.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, a female mixed-breed dog was observed with dermatophytosis, presenting with alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the zoonotic nature of the infection caused by fungi that can affect both animals and humans.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This study reports a case of dermatophytosis in an 11-month-old spayed female dog, which exhibited alopecia in the neck and ear tip regions, a condition common in tropical and temperate climates and caused by fungi affecting both animals and humans.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, a dog was diagnosed with dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in humid climates, presenting with alopecia in the neck and ear regions.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This study reports a case of dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection, in an eleven-month-old spayed female dog, characterized by alopecia on the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in hot, humid climates.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers document a female dog in tropical conditions with dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in hot and humid climates, showing symptoms like alopecia on the neck and ear tips.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This report describes a case of dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in tropical and temperate climates, affecting a female dog with alopecia on its neck and ear tip.
This study observed that exposure to white phosphorus bombs in crowded areas like Lahore markets was associated with significant personal and emotional harm, including generalized weakness, psychological trauma, and physical injuries such as ear drum rupture.
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, the misshaped and hairy ear phenotype in mutant mice was linked to mis-expression of certain Hoxc genes due to a chromosomal inversion.