Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Rosacea is a skin condition with unclear causes, classified into four subtypes.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone is effective and has fewer side effects for treating extensive alopecia areata.
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August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Dupilumab helped a 4-year-old grow hair back after another treatment failed.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” Patients treated with long-term intralesional corticosteroids for alopecia areata should be monitored for bone density changes and advised on osteoporosis prevention.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Light-based therapy can help regrow hair in different types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A new model uses specific blood markers to predict if children's hair loss will return.
January 2021 in “Dalhousie Medical Journal” Alopecia, a hair loss issue, needs both medical and psychological treatments due to the limited effectiveness of drugs alone.
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a 19-year-old regrow hair after other treatments failed.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” Aire mutation reduces alopecia areata, while Notch4 mutation prevents it in mice.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” The combined treatment improved hair growth and scalp health in a patient with scalp alopecia from birth.
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January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
February 2024 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Lasers and energy-assisted methods show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Abrocitinib may help treat alopecia areata effectively with mild side effects.
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January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The most effective way to diagnose non-scarring hair loss is by transverse sectioning, and some cases, particularly in males with inflammation around hair follicles, might be curable.
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March 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Oral alitretinoin can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
September 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
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August 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Contact immunotherapy can improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.