research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: possible familial aetiology in two African families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research The Transient Role for Calcium and Vitamin D during the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
research Hair casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research Rare Diagnosis of a Proliferating Pilar Tumor in a Facial Hairline Cryst
The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
research The use of dermoscopy in a case of nevus sebaceous misdiagnosed and treated as cicatricial alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia
Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
research Harlequin fetus with abnormal lamellar granules and giant mitochondria
Harlequin ichthyosis involves abnormal skin cell structures and giant mitochondria, affecting skin and hair.
research Bleeding tendency with corkscrew hair
Low vitamin C caused bleeding and corkscrew hair, resolved with vitamin C treatment.
research Linear morphea alopecia: New trichoscopy findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
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 Infant alopecia universalis: role of topical PUVA (psoralen ultraviolet A) radiation
Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA): Unraveling the Complexities of a Scarring Hair Disorder
CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
research Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome presenting as patchy hypotrichosis – clinico-trichoscopic correlation
Early recognition of loose anagen hair syndrome is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
research Anagen effluvium in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
A child on life support experienced rapid hair loss due to severe illness affecting hair growth.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome
Loose anagen syndrome causes easy hair shedding in children, often resolving on its own.
research What's missing from this picture? An approach to alopecia in children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
research 152 Alopecia patterns in patients with autosomal receesive congenital ichthyosis
Hair evaluation is crucial for early diagnosis and management of ARCI, as hair loss often indicates severity.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Hair in the Wrong Place
A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
research Commentary for Treatment of Thin Linear Scars on the Scalp
Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
research Histopathological insights into hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Diffuse anagen-telogen conversion precedes clinical hair loss progression
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
research A case of acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica with a normal serum zinc level but a low level in the hair
Zinc supplements can help skin issues even if blood zinc levels are normal.
research Two siblings with uncombable hair syndrome: A new pathogenic variant
Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
research What Work-Up Should Be Done for Patients With Alopecia?
Children's hair loss can have various causes, including infections, autoimmune issues, physical stress, nutritional problems, and genetic factors.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia syndrome with coexisting palmoplantar keratoderma treated with acitretin
A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Erozive Pustular Dermatosis of Scalp: An Overlooked Entity
Recognizing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Differential diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss
Early and accurate diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss is crucial for effective treatment and better outcomes.