January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
24 citations
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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.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
March 2022 in “Ophthalmology Journal” A woman's rare benign eyelid tumor was correctly identified through detailed tissue analysis.
43 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
January 2019 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Azathioprine may help treat Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a skin condition caused by friction, treatable with topical cream and avoiding trauma.
September 2024 in “Cureus” A 10-year-old boy's nail condition is mainly cosmetic and improves over time with treatment.
85 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects men aged 21-40 and is linked to autoimmune issues, thyroid problems, and inflammation.
Aluminum phosphide poisoning can cause horizontal nail grooves and hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “QJM” A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
June 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” The condition called 'acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp' is actually a known condition named alopecia areata incognita.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
36 citations
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
48 citations
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July 1988 in “PubMed” Rhino mice show significant meibomian gland changes, making them a potential model for studying gland disorders.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Developmental Biology”
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Immunization and throat bacteria may increase the risk of a hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
5 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” Injected bimatoprost 0.03% solution did not effectively treat female-pattern hair loss.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
1 citations
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March 1991 in “PubMed” Naevoid bundle hair is an unusual hair growth pattern where multiple hairs fuse together.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with Down syndrome are more likely to experience hair loss, and using dermoscopy can help diagnose it.
May 2023 in “Tạp chí Da liễu học Việt Nam” Histopathological examination is essential for diagnosing alopecia areata.
37 citations
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November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.