August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that a patient with rare linear lichen planopilaris experienced complete hair regrowth after 12 weeks of treatment with the antibody ixekizumab, suggesting it as a potential targeted therapy.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this case study, a 19-month-old infant with palmoplantar keratoderma and nail dystrophy was found to have a desmoplakin gene mutation, leading to cardiomyopathy by age 7, illustrating diagnostic challenges and the potential link between skin, dental, and cardiac anomalies.
April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study reports a case of complete hair regrowth in lichen planopilaris after 12 weeks of treatment with ixekizumab, suggesting its potential as a targeted therapy.
March 2023 in “Bagcılar medical bulletin” This case report highlights a rare diagnosis of an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor in a patient with hyperandrogenism and virilization symptoms, emphasizing the role of gynecologists in early detection.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This case report documents a rare instance of hair loss associated with isoniazid initiation in a 32-year-old male undergoing antitubercular treatment.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report discusses a benign trichofolliculoma in a 40-year-old woman, confirmed through histopathological examination with no recurrence noted during a one-year follow-up period.
Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
February 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case series describes seven distinct hair shaft disorders, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis since these conditions are often treated incorrectly as alopecias without improvement.
December 2021 in “Pathologica” This case report describes a rare instance of trichogerminoma with unusually numerous mitotic figures and a higher Ki67 proliferative rate, distinguishing it from previously documented cases.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report presents a rare case of suspected 3β HSD deficiency in an adult female with symptoms like male pattern hair loss and low testosterone, suggesting a non-classical presentation.
April 2021 in “Rheumatology” This study reports a case of constrictive pericarditis associated with COVID-19, highlighting the need for imaging, biomarkers, and histology for effective evaluation and treatment decisions.
February 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This report presents a rare case of trichoadenoma occurring in the vulva, adding to the limited instances documented in medical literature.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case series detailed three postmenopausal women with ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting that such tumors may present asymptomatically or with virilization, and found surgery effectively normalized androgen levels, with distinctive imaging features aiding diagnosis.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This report describes a 23-year-old male with Clouston’s syndrome, characterized by nail abnormalities, palmoplantar skin thickening, anodontia, and androgenic alopecia, highlighting the need for supportive management due to the lack of a definitive treatment.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman with hirsutism and irregular menstrual bleeding, diagnosed with an ovarian steroid cell tumor (NOS), whose androgen levels normalized after surgery.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a 58-year-old woman whose virilization symptoms were linked to a steroid tumor of the ovary, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment to improve her quality of life.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 39-year-old male with 47XXY/46XX mosaic Klinefelter syndrome who presented with common features of the condition and male pattern baldness seen in his family.
January 2019 in “Pediatric Oncall” This article reviews the use of valproate in epilepsy treatment and its side effects, noting that hair texture changes such as curly hair are a rarely reported effect, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” A patient with "strawberry gingivitis" improved after correct treatment for Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” This case report describes an 18-year-old woman with a pruritic rash featuring extensive confluent scaly erythema, hyperkeratotic follicular plugging, and waxy keratoderma on palms and soles.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” This study reports a case where Geotricum candidum caused skin lesions in a horse following long-term corticosteroid and antibiotic use, highlighting the importance of prompt veterinary consultation for dermatitis diagnosis.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This case study reports that a 6-year-old girl with pediculosis capitis experienced scalp pruritus, pustules, crusting, excoriation, and cicatricial alopecia but showed a good clinical response to permethrin and antibiotics, with no lice detected afterward.
November 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case report describes a rare instance of nevus comedonicus with a multi-dermatomal unilateral pattern along the lines of Blaschko, treated unsuccessfully with topical tretinoin and oral retinoids.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes an eight-year-old Kashmiri boy diagnosed with monilethrix, a rare genetic hair disorder, characterized by a beaded appearance and fragility of the hair shaft.
January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy” This case report identifies alopecia universalis as a probable adverse drug reaction to adalimumab in a patient with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
May 2013 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study reports that a 61-year-old woman with high testosterone levels due to stromal luteoma of the left ovary experienced rapid normalization of testosterone levels after surgical removal of the tumor.
January 2012 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” This review discusses Toe Tourniquet Syndrome, a frequently misdiagnosed condition that can lead to necrosis if untreated, and calls for increased clinician awareness, but reports no new clinical findings.