January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2023 in “Odisha Journal of Psychiatry” Thorough patient interviews are crucial to identify self-inflicted hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track alopecia areata by examining specific hair and scalp markers.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is highly effective for diagnosing scalp disorders and should be used more in dermatology.
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March 2011 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
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October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
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November 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The cat's hair loss was linked to a type of cancer.
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October 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
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September 2013 5 citations
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July 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
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August 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” An 8-year-old girl had a rare, benign skin tumor on her forehead.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” Intralesional steroids improve Alopecia Areata, and trichoscopy effectively tracks this improvement.
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.
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January 2012 Androgenetic alopecia is the only hair loss condition with specific diagnostic criteria in trichoscopy.