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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Loss of sebaceous glands and inflammation may contribute to the development of scarring alopecia.
57 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.
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March 2001 in “PubMed” A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
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January 2019 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Face transplant for a severe autoimmune disease patient was successful, improving appearance and function without disease relapse after three years.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HPV 60 may cause cysts and warts on the face, not just hands and feet.
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Wigs greatly improve life quality for hair loss patients.
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May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 69-year-old man with sinus infection and fainting spells was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, treated with steroids and a specific drug, which improved his condition.
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Mnemonics help improve memory in dermatology by up to 50%.
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November 1973 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss may be an early sign of serious illnesses like Hodgkin disease.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
May 2024 in “Rossijskaâ oftalʹmologiâ onlajn” Early treatment with corticosteroids improved her eye condition significantly.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor, temporary side effects and requires caution for some patients.
The document showed detailed images of skin structures and discussed skin diseases and their diagnosis.
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July 2007 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Surgical excision is an effective treatment for persistent nodules from poly-L-lactic acid injections.
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March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Sarcoidosis can cause severe high calcium levels, hair loss, and kidney failure.
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March 2023 in “Medicine” Satoyoshi syndrome can cause eye problems like uveitis and retinal vein issues.
September 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Granulomatous alopecia may be a distinct subtype of alopecia areata.
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January 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation caused unusual skin symptoms in a man with Blau syndrome.