August 2024 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” In this study on mice, researchers observed that dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) plays a key role in regulating skin inflammation and tissue repair; however, reduced expression of certain cytokines in obese mice may hinder these processes, indicating potential metabolic disruptions in dWAT during inflammation.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin in hair can trigger immune attacks in alopecia areata.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” This case report suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus can be a rare cause of severe hypercalcemia, potentially due to stimulating parathyroid hormone receptor autoantibodies.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, the coexistence of hypercalcemia and androgen excess in a postmenopausal woman was linked to primary hyperparathyroidism and a suspected androgen-secreting ovarian tumor, underscoring the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach to identify overlapping endocrine disorders.
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” In this case study, the researchers reported a rare incidence of bilateral hyperpigmented macules on a patient's lower legs, possibly due to cyclophosphamide, suggesting that this chemotherapy drug may directly stimulate hair follicles to cause skin discoloration.
August 2026 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” In this case report, researchers described how autoimmune thyroid disease can obscure primary hyperparathyroidism diagnosis, emphasizing the necessity of combining imaging, cytology, biochemical assessment, and parathyroid scintigraphy for accurate diagnosis.
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” This article reviews historical approaches to electrolysis for permanent hair removal and suggests improvements in equipment, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This article compiles references on toxic epidermal necrolysis and cutaneous reactions to anticancer agents but reports no new findings.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study analyzed clinical and histological reports and concluded that blue light therapy is safe for human skin, with potential photoprotective effects against UV irradiation due to its impact on skin pigmentation mediated by Opsin-3.
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report documents the first known instance of nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola with unilateral presentation in a Saudi female, diagnosed through clinical evaluation and biopsy.
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This observational study reports that a TRASER device using specific wavelengths for vascular and follicular targets showed both clinical responses and histological changes, suggesting its potential as an effective vascular and hair removal tool.
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article reports on a case where treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responded to radiotherapy, but provides no further clinical details or results.
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January 2002 in “PubMed” This study observed significant skin changes, including epidermal thickening and pleomorphic keratinocytes, in rats after subchronic UVB irradiation, highlighting specific reactions in the dorsal skin.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the first known association of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita with autoimmune hepatitis, expanding the list of conditions linked to this rare disorder.
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April 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 15-year-old Japanese girl with juvenile hypothyroidism who developed hypertrichosis and hyperkeratosis due to a keratin plug inhibiting hair growth on her back and arms.
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with severe hyperandrogenaemia linked to both an ovarian androgen-secreting tumor and HAIR-AN syndrome, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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January 1999 in “Physics in Medicine and Biology” This study developed and validated a computational model to optimize skin precooling methods for minimizing thermal damage during laser procedures.
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January 2022 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman with pituitary resistance to thyroid hormone (PRTH) misdiagnosed as Graves disease, highlighting diagnostic challenges in managing this rare disorder.
October 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pityriasis rubra pilaris and reports no new clinical results.
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that pigmentation following sclerotherapy is likely caused by hemosiderin deposition from red blood cells rather than post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, with most cases resolving spontaneously within 6–24 months.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated immunological cross-reactivity between mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65 and human epidermal cytokeratin 1/2, suggesting that this cross-reactive epitope might play a role in skin diseases.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” This study found that hyperpigmentation following contact immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata may indicate poor treatment responsiveness and aligns with characteristics of pigmented contact dermatitis.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that patients who previously had hair restoration surgery by a different surgeon were more likely to experience postoperative hyperesthesia.
January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This article describes a rare case of infantile ring-shaped scalp alopecia and discusses differential diagnosis, approach, and preventive measures, but presents no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports that immunotherapy with ipilimumab and nivolumab induced hypophysitis in a patient with renal cell carcinoma, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of endocrine function in such treatments.
June 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This case study documents a rare concurrent presentation of herpes zoster and alopecia areata in a 24-year-old male, highlighting transient alopecia as a cutaneous complication of varicella zoster infection and suggesting further research into the virus's effect on dormant hair follicles.
In this case study, a 70-year-old male with lymphoid variant hypereosinophilic syndrome presented with rare isolated pulmonary involvement, which improved with prednisone treatment.
April 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of thyroid storm, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history and review of systems to differentiate it from other conditions.
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January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” This review describes the unique pharmacological profile and clinical applications of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, emphasizing its role in Kaposi's sarcoma and recurrent ovarian cancer, but reports no new clinical results.