January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The Peripilar sign does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate in hair loss from Androgenetic Alopecia.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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August 2023 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab can cause unexpected scalp issues, so early symptom recognition is important to avoid hair loss.
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
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June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Dermoscopes help tell FPHL apart from other hair loss types and can detect it early by identifying specific patterns.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
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June 1999 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Two cows had a rare hair disorder causing hair loss but were otherwise healthy.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
December 2024 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” White hair in alopecia areata may be linked to reduced Sox10 expression.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Trichoscopy is a cost-effective and non-invasive tool for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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September 2011 Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
November 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Better documentation of alopecia areata in Black individuals is needed to improve diagnosis.
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March 2021 in “Cureus” A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.