February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing facial actinic keratosis by identifying specific skin patterns.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
May 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for early detection and monitoring of female pattern hair loss.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Fibrosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, and targeting it may improve treatment.
Combining anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic treatments may improve hair loss outcomes, but more testing is needed.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
December 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Improved diagnosis and affordable topical treatments are essential for managing alopecia areata in India.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Biopsy is crucial to correctly diagnose granuloma annulare, which can mimic other conditions like alopecia mucinosa.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair evaluation is crucial for early diagnosis and management of ARCI, as hair loss often indicates severity.
Postpartum hair loss can reveal hidden hair loss conditions.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatologists should watch for skin symptoms in COVID-19 patients, prioritize urgent cases, and use telemedicine.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shiny white structures in trichoscopy can indicate long-standing discoid lupus erythematosus alopecia.
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
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March 2017 in “PubMed” People with a common type of hair loss have higher stress levels in their body, and treatments that reduce this stress could help.
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October 2014 in “PubMed” Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Telemedicine is effective for managing alopecia areata follow-ups.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps distinguish Lichen Planopilaris from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia by identifying unique hair loss patterns.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Rabbits with Sarcoptes scabiei had thicker skin, cell death, and skin hardening.
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
December 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Netherton syndrome causes skin and hair issues, confirmed by "bamboo hair" under dermoscopy, with no cure but managed with topical treatments.
September 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Using baked goods as visual aids helps people understand skin conditions better.
September 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Dermoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare scalp tumors like trichofolliculoma.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and differentiate various hair and scalp conditions.