107 citations
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May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, the immunohistochemical and lectin binding profiles of basal cell carcinoma closely resembled those of the outer root sheath of vellus hair follicles, suggesting a potential histochemical relationship.
73 citations
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July 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This paper provides evidence supporting the formation of new hair follicles in adult humans, building on findings previously demonstrated in rabbits.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
26 citations
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May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a 15-year-old male with widespread papules due to middermal epithelial cysts containing vellus hairs, also observed in his brother and father.
25 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that a new extraction technique using cautery and forceps is a simple, effective treatment and diagnostic procedure for eruptive vellus hair cysts, with no recurrence after 4 months.
23 citations
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report found that topical bimatoprost usage in a female Hispanic patient with open-angle glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of vellus hairs on the malar region.
23 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This study reported that human balding scalp grafted onto nude mice showed reduced linear growth rates of both vellus and terminal hairs.
21 citations
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June 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This report describes a 6-year-old girl with eruptive vellus hair cysts and suggests that this condition may be underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature.
17 citations
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reports no new clinical findings but discusses two rare dermatological conditions, trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts, and their simultaneous occurrence.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a pediatric instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts partially responding to calcipotriene cream, aiming to remind clinicians about this often overlooked condition.
15 citations
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report found that topical bimatoprost in a female Hispanic patient with glaucoma led to increased hair growth and pigmentation in the malar region, which resolved after discontinuing use and epilation.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This analysis concluded that hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss treatments did not involve converting vellus hairs into terminal hairs, suggesting a reactivation of dormant non-vellus follicles instead.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This case study and literature review describe eruptive vellus hair cysts as uncommon, potentially inherited or acquired lesions, associated with other skin conditions, and challenging to treat despite being benign.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This case report highlights the importance of histopathological examination in accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cyst due to its rarity and resemblance to other conditions.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that the presence of more than six vellus hairs in the frontal scalp at 20-fold magnification can be an additional criterion for diagnosing early female pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified a new subtype of lichen planopilaris that mimics androgenetic alopecia, selectively affecting vellus hair follicles and presenting unique histopathological features.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found distinct differences in UEA I glycoprotein binding on follicular keratinocytes between anagen and telogen hair follicles, with staining associated with follicle length and regrowth.
9 citations
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April 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with Netherton's syndrome, highlighting the identification of the tricorrhexis invaginata hair defect using a photographically illustrated scalp biopsy, which had not been visually documented before.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that eruptive vellus hair cysts often have atypical pathological changes and likely originate from the infrainfundibulum and sebaceous duct based on keratin expression analysis.
8 citations
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July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses eruptive vellus hair cysts, detailing their appearance, distribution, histology, and potential spontaneous resolution, but reports no new clinical findings on treatment.
7 citations
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December 1987 in “Fertility and sterility” The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
6 citations
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August 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a 32-year-old man with therapy-resistant acneiform eruptions later diagnosed as vellus hair cysts, emphasizing the condition as a potential diagnostic consideration in similar cases.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the occurrence of eruptive vellus hair cysts in twin patients, adding to the literature on this dermatological condition.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This case report details a rare instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts in a 12-year-old male, highlighting its atypical morphology and axillary distribution, which has not been previously documented.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study suggests using a handheld dermatoscope may allow for simple and efficient differentiation of eruptive vellus hair cysts by detecting vellus hair shafts, as demonstrated in a familial case involving five women.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New hair loss subtype found, mimics common baldness.
In this case report, a 25-year-old woman with VKHD experienced an unusual occurrence of vellus-like hair growth on her normally hairless palm, observed twice over two years, expanding the known integumentary manifestations of VKHD.