Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
April 2022 in “Indexia revista médico - científica” Alopecia causes sudden hair loss, possibly due to genetic, environmental, or immune factors.
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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
June 2023 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Early treatment of a rare scalp infection led to full recovery and hair regrowth.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scalp psoriasis can cause different types of hair loss, with some patients developing permanent hair loss, and treatment may be stopped due to skin reactions.
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November 2004 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A man with hair loss developed a condition causing scarring and inflammation in both bald and non-bald areas of his scalp.
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August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Connective tissue diseases can affect the scalp.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 4-year-old boy has a rare type of hair loss in a line pattern on his scalp.
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August 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” A rare scalp condition called Erosive pustular dermatosis is hard to diagnose and treat.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare case of hair loss was linked to breast cancer spreading to the scalp, but treatment was effective.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ketoconazole effectively treated a scalp infection in a 6-year-old boy, leading to full recovery.
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July 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a calcium deposit nodule on his earlobe.
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in both Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata is often accompanied by inflammation around hair follicles, but the location and severity of this inflammation varies.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Penicillium might rarely cause scalp infection in children.