October 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This article discusses an unusual complication of otoplasty, specifically frontal cicatricial alopecia caused by an over-stretched ear bandage, and highlights the need for surgeons to monitor bandage pressure and materials.
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report documents a rare case of familial eyelash trichomegaly and synophrys in three siblings, with one sister also having loose anagen hair syndrome, an unreported association.
September 2026 in “Angewandte Chemie” In this research, SEU-302, a newly developed covalent organic framework, exhibited significant antibacterial and wound-healing properties in vitro and in vivo, effectively eliminating Staphylococcus aureus and reducing inflammation under light activation, thereby showcasing its potential for therapeutic photodynamic applications.
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
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April 2010 in “Clinical genetics” This study identified four novel mutations in the C2orf37 gene among Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome patients, doubling known mutations, and found no significant link between isolated symptoms like deafness and dystonia and these mutations.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” This case study reports that chronic skull base osteomyelitis should be considered a serious complication in patients with a history of cranial trauma or scalp procedures, despite its rarity.
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February 2017 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that women with PCOS were more likely to have longer anogenital distances, indicating possible intrauterine origins linked to prenatal androgen exposure.
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February 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study investigated the identity of Victor Vinnetou as Mbuyisa Makhubu using forensic facial comparison and DNA testing, but the findings were inconclusive, requiring further investigation.
November 2025 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” The error in figures didn't affect the study's results or conclusions.
January 1994 in “Journal of the society of cosmetic chemists”
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December 2021 This study found that the observed isotropic ss-ECD spectrum of finasteride is influenced by the anisotropy of locally oriented crystals, offering new possibilities for analyzing solid-state chiral materials.
June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” This case report describes a 45-year-old Malian woman with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, highlighting its uncommon occurrence among individuals of African descent and detailing her treatment with prednisone and other adjunct therapies.
This letter humorously reflects on aging and disputes the notion of "Geezer syndrome" linked to the Great Depression, emphasizing resilience and growth in knowledge over time.
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January 2024 in “Cureus” In this observational study of female undergraduate students, researchers found a significant correlation between the use of eyelash extensions and ocular side effects such as itching, lashes pulling out, and heavy eyelids, affecting 54% of participants during or after use.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This article reviews the lexical features and development of modern British slang, exploring linguistic, cultural, and social group specifics but reports no new research results.
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August 2010 in “Hereditas (Beijing)” This review summarizes the role of Hoxc13 in regulating hair follicle development and growth, noting its influence on keratin and keratin-associated proteins, and reports no new experimental findings.
This study found that testosterone impacts hair follicles from both affected and occipital regions in male pattern androgenetic alopecia, but with different androgen response-profiles, challenging the belief that occipital regions are androgen-insensitive.
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” This case report documents a 63-year-old with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome who developed choroidal melanoma alongside multiple lid folliculomas, marking the first known association of these conditions.
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” The study reported a significant genotype–phenotype correlation in prepubescent males with XLHED, particularly in the severity of skin and hair manifestations between those with different EDA mutations.
In this study, introducing the rat OTC gene into spf-ash mice led to increased OTC activity and normalized hair growth and biochemical markers like urinary orotic acid and serum citrulline, partially correcting the symptoms of OTC deficiency.
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October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” This case report highlights a 12-year-old boy with twenty nail dystrophy in isolation, emphasizing the need for thorough physical exams to distinguish nail disorders and provide appropriate management and counseling on the condition's benign nature and good prognosis.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “F1000Research” This case report details the dermoscopic features of oral lichen planus in a young adult male, using mucoscopy to reveal a tri-colored pattern with unique structures and vascular patterns.
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December 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study suggests that the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test is a valuable tool for screening surgical assistants in hair transplantation for their ability to accurately and quickly place hair-grafts.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that photochemical and cosmetic chemical oxidation of hair causes surface damage by delipidation and acid formation, which can be characterized and quantified using microfluorometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
June 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study observed that a significant proportion of women with acne vulgaris also met the criteria for PCOS, suggesting a notable link between the two conditions.
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” In this study, researchers identified and characterized three specific enzymes in root hair cells that play crucial roles in controlling root hair growth by affecting cell wall properties during expansion.
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November 2000 in “Development” This study found that while Eda and Edar proteins interact in vitro, their roles in dental development differ, with downless mutant mice showing distinct tooth defects compared to tabby mutants.
January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” In this observational study, among 135 Italian outpatients with alopecia areata, OCD symptoms were prevalent in 18.5%, and emotional distress was found in 20.7%, with emotional distress mediating the relationship between illness perceptions and OCD symptomatology.