September 2023 in “Cells tissues organs” In this study, researchers observed that in mice, as they age beyond 200 days, unusual curved hair follicles and increased white hairs emerge, indicating stem cell-related changes in keratinocyte and melanocyte characteristics, providing insights into hair aging processes.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with pityriasis versicolor presenting as scalp hypopigmentation, a rare distribution for this fungal infection. Diagnosis was confirmed via Wood's lamp examination and microscopy, and the condition resolved after treatment with topical terbinafine hydrochloride cream.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This review discusses changes in hair follicle characteristics and stem cell dynamics as indicators of aging in mice, noting increased occurrences of white hairs and curved hair follicles at older ages.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” This study reports that aging in mice leads to curved hair follicles and an increase in white hairs, potentially due to changes in keratinocyte and melanocyte stem cells.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of an otherwise healthy infant with phylloid terminal hair nevus, a form of hypomelanosis without extracutaneous abnormalities.
March 2017 in “BIRDEM Medical Journal” This report discusses two cases of sarcoidosis with cutaneous manifestations that posed a diagnostic challenge, without presenting new clinical results.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study presents a 9-month-old male infant with symptoms suggesting a likely diagnosis of Hay–Wells syndrome, including severe scalp crusting, nail abnormalities, and partial syndactyly.
November 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this study, γ-ray exposure in mice decreased hair follicle density and pigmentation, suggesting damage to stem cells affecting hair follicle regeneration.
November 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this study, γ-ray irradiation in mice during the first telogen phase led to decreased hair follicle density and pigmentation anomalies, suggesting damage to stem cells and progenitors for keratinocytes and melanocytes.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This study observed distinct dermoscopic features in pityriasis versicolor that could aid in its differentiation from similar skin disorders.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
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September 2013 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review outlines various techniques to improve facial scars following trauma but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address psychosocial impacts.
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” This report summarizes recent cases of the rare condition erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli to illustrate its varied clinical presentations.
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that the majority of side effects from laser-assisted hair removal were associated with ruby and alexandrite lasers, particularly in patients with tanned or darker skin types.
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July 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that topical niacinamide significantly improved the appearance of wrinkles, skin yellowing, and elasticity in aging facial skin over 12 weeks.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” This study found that high-dose-rate electronic brachytherapy was effective for treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, with no recurrences and good to excellent cosmetic results at 1 year or more.
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August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the structural differences between black and white skin, noting that black skin has more compact stratum corneum, larger melanosomes, and increased transepidermal water loss.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” This study identified distinct clinical and dermatoscopic features to differentiate non-scarring patchy alopecia in SLE from alopecia areata, emphasizing the value of serological tests in diagnosis.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses using body and beard hair for hair restoration and reviews the indications, techniques, and risks involved, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that normal-mode ruby laser treatment significantly improved facial hirsutism and maintained results for at least 48 weeks, with repeated treatments enhancing clinical effects.
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the interactions between melanocyte stem cells and their niche in hair regeneration and repair, but reports no new results; recent studies on molecular pathways are highlighted.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” This case report observed that a selenium-deficient diet in a child with propionic acidaemia led to macrocytosis and hair abnormalities, which improved with selenium supplementation.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case study documented a black male newborn developing large bullae that healed with hypopigmentation, suspecting proteolytic enzymes in keratinocytes caused the collagenolysis responsible for the condition.
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that using an argon gas-based system for intralesional cryotherapy significantly reduced keloid scar volume, improved scar quality, and resulted in low recurrence rates after 12 months.
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June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” In this study, vitiligo and alopecia areata were more common among patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease than previously reported, linked to higher NIH skin scores and greater immunosuppressive treatment.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes oleoma on the thighs and buttocks appearing two years after an injection for cellulite treatment, suggesting the need for more research to ensure the procedure's safety and efficacy.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found evidence that polythelia pilosa, previously excluded from classification, should be reintroduced as it marks true aberrant mammary structures in men and hirsute women.