research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
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research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Trichostasis Spinulosa of the Scalp Mimicking Alopecia Areata Black Dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
research The Temptation of Large Numbers: Pitfalls in Epidemiological Research
Large databases in research can lead to misleading conclusions due to biases and chance findings; researchers should analyze data more rigorously.
research Frontotemporal Dementia with Parkinsonism Presenting as Posterior Cortical Atrophy
A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of This Embryogenic Anomaly
The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: An Underdiagnosed Entity
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
research Stem-Cell Clinics in the UK: A Web-Based Study
UK stem-cell clinics often mislead about treatment safety and effectiveness, needing better regulation.
research Unusual Presentation of Denys-Drash Syndrome in a Girl with Undisclosed Consumption of Biotin
A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
research The Prescribing Cascade 3.0: A Case for Recreational Drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Potential Mimicker of Acne Vulgaris
Facial hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne but requires different treatment.
research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch
Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
research A New Horizon in Facial Plastic Surgery: Skin Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Therapy—Reality or Dream?
Stem cells could potentially rebuild missing structures in wounds, improving facial skin replacement techniques.
research Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination Effect for Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a 6-Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Review of the Literature
COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
research Correction: Ferruggia et al. Effectiveness of a Novel Compound Hair & Scalp Complex on Hair Follicle Regeneration
The correction fixes an image mistake in the original publication, but the findings on the hair treatment's effectiveness are unchanged.
research Secondary Amenorrhea in a 15-Year-Old Girl
A 15-year-old girl with missed periods was diagnosed with a pituitary disorder and treated with hormones and steroids.
research The Role of Hormonal Imbalances in Amenorrhea
Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.
research Infiltrative Erythemas and Nodules on a Unilateral Cheek Following Inappropriate Use of a Topical Steroid
A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: A Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research Alopecia Areata Mimicking Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.
research Insights into Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: Lessons from Two Unusual Cases
The study found that imaging might miss small ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and suggested using certain testosterone levels and treatment responses to identify these tumors.
research A Young Woman with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of Therapeutic Options
FFA in young women is often missed, and no single treatment works best.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults: An 18-Year Epidemiological, Clinical, and Mycological Study in Korea
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
research Focal Perifollicular Mucinosis of the Eyelid Presenting as a Benign Nevus
A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia in an African American Woman
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.
research Skin Biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Characterization of Hair Follicle Development in Engineered Skin Substitutes
Engineered skin substitutes can grow hair but have limitations like missing sebaceous glands and hair not breaking through the skin naturally.
research Clinical Picture of Infectious Syphilis
The document concludes that syphilis has varied symptoms that are often missed, making clinical awareness crucial for diagnosis.