243 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
69 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
62 citations
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October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp, and parents may not notice; stress can trigger it, and asking detailed questions helps in diagnosis and treatment.
23 citations
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February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
19 citations
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November 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
9 citations
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Urology” An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Trichoscopy can help diagnose early congenital syphilis in newborns.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Trichoscopy helps correctly diagnose alopecia areata, not syphilitic alopecia, in patients with recent syphilis.
Baricitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders without invasive biopsies.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
38 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Health Psychology Report” Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
January 2023 in “Asian Journal of Pediatric Research” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and assessing alopecia areata in children.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
1398 citations
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
160 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Telocytes might help with skin repair and regeneration.
115 citations
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November 2008 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
95 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.