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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
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July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
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October 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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April 2017 in “journal of current ophthalmology” Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
34 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
33 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
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December 2005 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
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July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
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January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Loose Anagen Syndrome causes easy-to-pull, thin hair, mainly in young girls, and improves with age.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
20 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
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March 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.