14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
17 citations
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January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia usually starts in early childhood and treatment with Minoxidil has limited effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new type of alopecia areata, called the "confetti variant," causes small bald spots that often heal on their own in a few months.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
15 citations
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July 1975 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Graham-Little syndrome causes scarring hair loss and skin bumps.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
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June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Treatment reduced cystic lesions but didn't change existing Nevus Comedonicus.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare dual diagnosis of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris requires thorough evaluation for effective treatment.
March 2026 in “Scientific Journal” Early recognition and evaluation of nevus sebaceus are crucial to detect and manage potential cancerous changes.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” A rare scalp tumor involving two hair follicles was successfully removed with surgery, with no recurrence after 7 months.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
July 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.
January 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” Facial papules can occur with lichen planopilaris.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose unusual skin lesions like osteonevus of Nanta and can prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions.
5 citations
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August 2000 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The nodule on the woman's back was a benign hair follicle tumor, not cancer, but needed removal.