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June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
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34 citations,
January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” A study found that minoxidil can damage the hearts of dogs and pigs, cautioning its use in humans.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man lost a lot of scalp hair quickly after stopping minoxidil, but it grew back with mild male pattern baldness.
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February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology” High doses of tryptophan may cause eosinophilic fasciitis.
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
11 citations,
January 1993 in “Dermatology” EMS and EF both show similar skin and fascia changes, but EMS has more severe symptoms and nerve inflammation.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” A horse in Brazil with skin and gut issues was diagnosed with a severe disease and had to be euthanized.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Eosinophilic esophagitis may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
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March 2011 in “Korean Journal of Veterinary Research” Two dogs in Korea were diagnosed with a rare skin condition usually seen in cats.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
Naproxen can cause serious lung issues, but high-dose aspirin might be safer.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” The horse had a rare disease causing weight loss and skin issues, leading to euthanasia due to poor treatment options.
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
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December 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AIDS patients often have specific skin conditions that help in early diagnosis and management.
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
54 citations,
June 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
19 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Cats can get skin issues from things other than fleas, like insect bites, food, or allergens.
18 citations,
July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.