January 2026 in “Pediatrics International” This report examines the cautious approach to administering live vaccines to an infant with a heterozygous FOXN1 variant, noting the importance of monitoring TREC levels and immune function indicators in guiding vaccination decisions in such cases.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
June 2025 in “Dermatopathology” This study reports that SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and off-label dupilumab treatment may exacerbate psoriasis, with overlapping inflammatory pathways involving cytokines like IL-17 and TNF-α. Histopathological similarities between psoriasis flares and COVID-19 skin manifestations were noted, suggesting a potential connection requiring further research.
May 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” In this original study, researchers documented 121 COVID-19 cases with a wide range of mucocutaneous manifestations, some linked to internal organ damage and others to new vaccine-associated dermatoses, emphasizing the importance of rapid diagnosis to prevent potentially life-threatening systemic events.
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the clinical characteristics of pustular skin conditions and reports no new results, highlighting that not all pustular dermatoses are caused by infections.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report in a child suggests that lichen planus pemphigoides may represent a heterogeneous group of disorders, potentially triggered by conditions like varicella.
March 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This case report describes a pregnant woman with pemphigus vulgaris whose condition improved with systemic corticosteroid treatment, highlighting the challenges of managing PV during pregnancy and the importance of intensive monitoring.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the RpoN/RpoS pathway regulates gene expression in Borrelia burgdorferi, influencing its ability to persist in mammals and adapt to different hosts.
December 2020 in “Dermatology archives” This review discusses the challenge of linking cutaneous manifestations directly to COVID-19 infection and highlights the inadequate characterization of these skin lesions, reporting no new clinical results.
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” In this study, gamma benzene hexachloride washes successfully resolved skin disease in guinea pigs affected by Trixacarus caviae, after confirmation via skin scrapings.
June 2022 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This case report describes a rare association where herpes zoster infection may have triggered the first attack of NMOSD with systemic vasculitis in a patient, suggesting potential overlaps in immunopathogenesis.
June 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this study, researchers observed six patterns of skin reactions in COVID-19 patients and noted potential skin responses following vaccination, although the mechanisms remain unclear.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” This article discusses acne vulgaris as a prevalent skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit and provides no new clinical findings.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report details a 31-year-old woman with a subcutaneous nodule on her hand characterized by necrosis and lymphocytic infiltrate.
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November 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case where a patient with acute generalized pustular psoriasis achieved remission using a combination of oral cyclosporin and PUVA therapy, maintaining remission 12 months after stopping treatment.
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February 2013 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review examines therapeutic options for common pediatric skin conditions and reports promising results from immunotherapy, laser therapy, and bleach baths, but presents no new clinical findings.
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
November 2023 in “The Bovine practitioner” In this study, a 5-year-old Angus bull experienced systemic granulomatous disease and vasculitis potentially associated with grazing on hairy vetch, but other bulls in the same pasture showed no symptoms, suggesting variability in disease manifestation from similar exposures.
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” This study found that viral warts were the most prevalent skin condition among pediatric patients, emphasizing the importance of HPV prevention in public health efforts for children.
October 2010 in “EUR Research Repository (Erasmus University Rotterdam)” This case report describes the successful treatment of scedosporiosis-induced cellulitis with voriconazole and intermittent pneumatic compression in a 72-year-old Portuguese woman.
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October 2023 in “The American journal of case reports” This report observed a case of pilomatrixoma appearing at the COVID-19 vaccination site of a 65-year-old man, aligning with previous findings that suggest a potential association between vaccination sites and this benign tumor.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mRNA booster vaccinations for SARS-CoV-2 increased protective antibodies without worsening autoimmune disease activity in patients with pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid.
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the role of skin manifestations as early markers and prognostic indicators of HIV infection in children but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2011 in “The Korean Journal of Hepatology” This case report details an occurrence of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease during pegylated interferon-α2b and ribavirin therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
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February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review discusses the diverse range of skin manifestations in children with COVID-19 and highlights the complexity of clinical assessment due to varied presentations; it reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various skin reactions after SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, noting a higher incidence with mRNA vaccines than adenovirus vector vaccines, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, researchers reported a significant association between COVID-19 infection or vaccination and the development of new-onset lichen planus, suggesting these events, particularly infection, may act as triggers for the condition.
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” This study reported intra-familial transmission of Arthroderma benhamiae among Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo, with genetic sequences previously undocumented in Japan or the GenBank database.
April 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes the various skin manifestations linked to COVID-19 infection, vaccination, and personal protective equipment, highlighting their clinical importance and discussing psychological stress and social isolation as additional dermatologic factors.