research An algorithm for the diagnosis of female hair loss
The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.
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research Isolated Body Hair Loss: An Unusual Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris
A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
research Female-patterned alopecia in teenage brothers with unusual histologic features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research An Infectious Scalp Disorder
A 7-year-old girl's scalp infection was cured with oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Alopecia: evaluation and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research Atrichia with papular lesions mimicking alopecia areata universalis
The man's hair loss and skin papules were diagnosed as atrichia with papular lesions, not alopecia areata universalis.
research Kerion Celsi in infants and children—A narrative review 2010–2023
Kerion Celsi in children is treated with antifungals, not surgery, to prevent scarring.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
research Post-herpetic neuralgia-associated patchy hair loss closely mimicking trichotillomania
Patchy hair loss from post-herpetic neuralgia can mimic trichotillomania but requires different treatment.
research Scarring Alopecia in Localized Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Report and a Scoping Review
Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
research Sudden onset hair loss and colour change
A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
research A case of scarring alopecia
The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Tufted hair folliculitis in a patient affected by pachydermoperiostosis: case report and videodermoscopic features.
The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research A Case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Involving the Entire Gastrointestinal Tract
Prednisolone and Bactrim improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
research Woolly hair with alopecia areata in a Caucasian girl
A young Caucasian girl had both woolly hair and alopecia areata, which is rare.
research Differentiating the dermatophytes.
Proper identification of dermatophytes is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.
research Grahams Little Piccardi Lausseur Syndrome - A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature
Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.
research Bilateral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Forehead
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
research P28 Traumatic anserine folliculosis: a cause of facial follicular papules
Rubbing or pressing on the face can cause small bumps, and changing posture along with certain creams can improve them.
research Congenital atrichia associated with nevus flammeus: A rare association
A person was born with both a rare hairless condition and a type of birthmark, which is an uncommon combination.
research Efficacy of Trichloroacetic Acid in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Clinico-Histopathological Study
Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Focal Asymptomatic Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report
A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae induced by oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
research Mechanisms of Dermatophyte Invasion on New Zealand Rabbit Skin Models
The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.
research Pediatric Radiation-Induced Alopecia Post Intracranial Vascular Malformation Embolization: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Findings
A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
research Clinical and Trichoscopic Correlation of Scalp in Patients Who had undergone Hair Transplantation
A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.