1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the legs, often misdiagnosed, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
August 2016 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia show a unique age and hair loss pattern, possibly due to racial differences.
47 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
39 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
22 citations
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July 2017 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Hair transplantation can effectively restore hair in patients with stable lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Brownish halos around axillary hair can help diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” A targetoid hair regrowth pattern indicates recovery in alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
June 2026 in “Wiener klinische Wochenschrift” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need ongoing use and have infection risks.
7 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.
July 2022 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
Androgenetic alopecia can cause distress and lower quality of life.
January 2026 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology”
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Low-level light therapy safely increases hair growth in various types of hair loss.
17 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “PubMed” Tick bites can cause localized hair loss.
January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Androgenic Alopecia is commonly known as male or female pattern baldness.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Cureus” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
April 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” The scalp lotion helped increase hair thickness in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.