January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia causes hair loss and scalp burning in middle-aged African women, and it's treated with various medications, hair transplants, and non-drug methods like wigs.
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January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
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July 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing scalp melanomas, which have features similar to those on the trunk.
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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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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.
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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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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
November 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Trichofolliculoma was found in a person with amniotic band syndrome for the first time.
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January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly” Long-term use of minoxidil may cause hair follicles to transform into noticeable terminal hairs, leading to trichostasis spinulosa.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” Trichoscopy effectively differentiates Androgenetic Alopecia from Telogen Effluvium.
January 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document lists various skin conditions and structures named "corona" that are not related to the coronavirus.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with chronic hair loss may have thyroid autoimmunity.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help identify hydroquinone-induced skin issues, avoiding invasive biopsies.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical 4-aminopyridine 5% does not improve hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Beard alopecia areata causes patchy beard hair loss, often treatable with janus kinase inhibitors.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A man developed a unique rash on his neck after taking niacinamide, and doctors recommend considering niacinamide as a cause for similar rashes and using dermatoscopy for diagnosis.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
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March 2020 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.