14 citations
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November 2009 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Red-light therapy may slow myopia progression better than traditional treatments.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
22 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eosinophils are not a reliable marker for diagnosing alopecia areata.
23 citations
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
23 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women and people with skin of color are more likely to be misdiagnosed with alopecia areata.
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March 2013 in “International journal of surgical pathology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
December 2024 in “PubMed” A man with a rare disease experienced late hair whitening and loss, but hair color returned, suggesting a good outlook.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” Alopecia Areata patients experience higher social appearance anxiety due to visible hair loss.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
7 citations
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February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a rare autoimmune disorder had a blister on her eye and unique immune reaction, which was effectively treated with medication.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
October 2024 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
62 citations
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December 1966 in “Endocrinology” Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
15 citations
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” The 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively and quickly treats trichostasis spinulosa with minimal pain and no side effects.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” The excimer lamp is a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
89 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing and monitoring female pattern hair loss.