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November 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
39 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
37 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
37 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Loss of sebaceous glands and inflammation may contribute to the development of scarring alopecia.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
34 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
32 citations
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
30 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
29 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.
29 citations
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
28 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
27 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
26 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone may effectively treat female hair loss, especially with hyperandrogenism signs.
25 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
24 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
24 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
19 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
18 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
17 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Unroofing is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa with low recurrence and improved patient quality of life.
15 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
13 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
12 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps prevent hair loss relapse in alopecia areata patients.