research Scalp Infection Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Manifested as Patchy Alopecia in an Immunocompetent Female
A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
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research Pruritus in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia—Clinical Characteristics and Dermoscopic Correlations
Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
research A Case of Trichothiodystrophy with a Low Sulfur Level in the Hair Shafts
research The lanceolate hair rat phenotype results from a missense mutation in a calcium coordinating site of the desmoglein 4 gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
research Linear Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Following Blaschko’s Lines on the Scalp: Additional Cases and Review of the Literature
Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
research Scalp trauma in lichen planopilaris: Case reports of disease progression from fire fighter helmet use
Wearing fire helmets may worsen lichen planopilaris in firefighters.
research Commentary on A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New hair loss subtype found, mimics common baldness.
research Botulinum toxin A as an alternative treatment for folliculitis decalvans
Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
research JAK Family Expression and Therapeutic Implications in Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
JAK inhibitors may help treat certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SECTION OF DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILOLOGY
Diagnosing and treating skin conditions is challenging, especially when drug reactions mimic other diseases.
research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved
Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
research Effects of a Postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus Ferment Complex on the Scalp Microbiome of Chinese Women with Sensitive Scalp Syndrome
SLFC can improve scalp health and reduce sensitive scalp symptoms.
research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child —Diagnosis
The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review of 37 Cases
Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
research Lichen planopilaris treated with thalidomide
Thalidomide significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with lichen planopilaris.
research Tick‐Bite Alopecia of the Scalp in a Child: Case Report and Differential Diagnosis With Alopecia Areata and SENLAT
Tick-bite alopecia can be identified by a bite-centered mark and treated with topical steroids, while SENLAT needs doxycycline.
research Coexistence of acquired localized hypertrichosis and lipoatrophy after lupus panniculitis
Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
research Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma presenting as frontal fibrosing alopecia
Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
research Topical tofacitinib for patients with lichen planopilaris and/or frontal fibrosing alopecia
Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
research A Rare Case of Tinea Capitis in Morocco Due to Trichophyton tonsurans
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
research Association of lichen planopilaris with hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.
research This Month in Archives of Dermatology
Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
research Alopecia areata-like hair loss after a tick bite
Tick bites can cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata, and baricitinib may help regrow hair.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research Dapsone-induced erythroderma with Beau's lines
A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
research Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia With Reticulated Hyperpigmentation
A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
research Adult Kerion Celsi Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans Secondary to Black Dot Tinea Capitis
A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
research Líquen plano pilar e alopecia frontal fibrosante: correlação dos achados clínicos e dermatoscópicos com o grau de inflamação do exame histopatológico
Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.