19 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
41 citations
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October 2011 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.
January 2023 in “DAHUDER Medical Journal” Sudden hair loss might be a symptom of COVID-19.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
7 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair loss patients need psychological counseling to cope better.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
July 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
47 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” Hair cortisol levels can indicate stress and are affected by washing frequency, not cosmetic treatments.
4 citations
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A toddler's chronic finger ulcer was successfully treated after removing a hair causing hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The man likely has tufted folliculitis causing painful, scarring hair loss.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
9 citations
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Bariatric surgery often causes temporary hair loss due to stress and nutrient deficiencies.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine” A child's toe was saved from a rare condition where hair tightly wrapped around it by performing surgery.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” A rare scalp tumor involving two hair follicles was successfully removed with surgery, with no recurrence after 7 months.
19 citations
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
5 citations
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October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare skin growth in a baby was successfully removed without coming back.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair to become progressively kinked.
January 2026 in “Cosmoderma” A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth, so personalized care and support are important.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair casts can be treated with physical removal and special shampoos.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
Hair loss in women can be caused by different conditions like hormonal changes, infections, or stress.