May 2024 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study found that among patients with suppurative hidradenitis, 45.8% had severe acne and 33.3% had pilonidal cysts, with a higher prevalence in men, and these conditions were associated with the severity of hidradenitis and comorbidities like depression, peripheral neuropathy, and lymphoma.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and reports no new clinical findings.
March 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This retrospective case series reports on the use of STRAVIX PL, a shelf-stable human umbilical tissue allograft, in managing recurrent pilonidal cyst wounds, suggesting potential benefits in reducing recurrence and providing durable wound coverage compared to traditional methods.
August 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review details phenol's dermatological uses and underscores its potent skin rejuvenation effects but emphasizes the need for caution due to risks of serious complications, including cardiac arrhythmias and organ failure, particularly with improper use or large-area applications.
February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
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June 2018 in “Dermatopathology” This classification proposal introduces a novel system for categorizing cutaneous adnexal cysts based on their origin in the folliculosebaceous unit and sweat glands, aiming to simplify and enhance understanding of these skin lesions.
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June 2022 in “Northern Clinics of Istanbul” This study found no significant difference in the prevalence of PCOS between women with and without PSD, although some clinical and blood parameters did differ.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this study, a 17-year-old male with a recurring pilonidal sinus improved within two months after receiving homeopathic treatment with Silicea and Echinacea mother tincture, suggesting a potential role for homeopathy in managing such surgical cases.
June 2023 in “Medical records-international medical journal” This study observed that IGF-1R expression significantly decreased in basal keratinocytes of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus tissues, suggesting a potential role in its etiology, although further data are needed to evaluate its treatment implications.
September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that pilonidal sinus disease is a common comorbidity with hidradenitis suppurativa and is linked with increased disease severity, suggesting it may serve as a sentinel event for identifying high-risk patients.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case study, PRP and PRF treatments helped achieve complete healing of chronic wounds, including a chemical burn ulcer in three weeks and a pilonidal sinus post-incision in eight weeks, suggesting potential benefits for chronic wound management.
June 2025 in “Judi Clinical Journal” In this case report, researchers described an exceptionally rare occurrence of a 19-year-old female having three concurrent pilonidal sinuses at intermammary, umbilical, and sacrococcygeal locations, with surgical and conservative treatment leading to favorable healing outcomes.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This report presents the first known case of a proliferating hybrid cyst containing both epidermoid and trichilemmal components on the scrotum of a 44-year-old man.
This review provides an overview of the etiology, presentation, and diagnosis of steatocystomas, including subtypes and complications, while detailing their history, epidemiology, and management strategies.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” This case report presents a very rare instance of pilonidal sinus in the preauricular region, marking only the second known case documented in medical literature.
In this study using rat models, researchers found that subcutaneously implanted non-de-epithelialized flaps maintained persistent epidermal components, leading to potential complications, whereas de-epithelialized flaps showed gradual regression of remaining skin elements, lowering complication risks over time.
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not provide any new research findings or results.
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January 2021 in “Drugs in R&D” This review and meta-analysis found that isotretinoin is an effective treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, with a high estimated efficacy rate of 90%, yet 24% of patients experienced recurrence after successful treatment.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
This case report in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology discusses dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on Black males and the need for early diagnosis and effective management to mitigate scarring and quality of life issues.
This report describes a patient with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia who lacked the usual hair growth issues, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing this condition due to atypical presentations and underscoring the need for awareness to improve management and future planning.
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January 2024 in “Curēus” This case study reported significant clinical improvement in a 26-year-old male with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp after treatment with upadacitinib, suggesting that JAK inhibitors may be a promising option for refractory cases, where standard treatments have limited success.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
This chapter classifies various benign skin tumors and discusses their characteristics, treatment indications, and potential for recurrence, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reviews the efficacy and safety of advanced therapies like TNFα inhibitors and IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, finding TNFα inhibitors particularly effective for severe or refractory cases, although prospective validation is needed for early intervention benefits.
October 2024 in “TURKDERM” Hair transplantation can lead to rare scalp complications, requiring careful follow-up and treatment.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that dissecting folliculitis is more common than previously thought in Taiwan, with obesity possibly linked to higher severity of this condition, but smoking not associated.
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October 2022 in “ULTRASONOGRAPHY” This article reviews the expanding role of dermatologic ultrasonography in patient management for various skin conditions, highlighting its advantages over other imaging techniques, but reports no new findings.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.