Platelet-rich plasma injections effectively treat hair loss in both men and women, increasing hair density with high patient satisfaction and no significant side effects.
Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
May 2019 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” MITF+ melanoma patients are more likely to have multiple melanomas and unique skin patterns.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Better tools are needed to assess alopecia effectively.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl with head lice developed scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” The conclusion is that the variation in hair thinness in patients is mostly due to the amount of underdeveloped hairs, and treatments that thicken fine hairs might work for those with mild to severe conditions.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
February 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 60-year-old man with a long-term balding condition also developed a rare hair loss condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
January 1982 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, inherited skin condition that is hard to treat but may improve slightly with topical retinoids and urea cream.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Androgenetic alopecia is the most common hair disorder, affecting more males, while telogen effluvium is more common in females, with stress and nutrition as key factors.
January 2026 in “Archives of Current Medical Research” Telogen effluvium is the most common hair loss in women, often linked to low iron, while tight hairstyles and headscarves increase traction alopecia risk.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
December 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Improved diagnosis and affordable topical treatments are essential for managing alopecia areata in India.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Single-needle radiofrequency is effective and safe for treating facial sebaceous hyperplasia.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Erlotinib can cause excessive eyelash growth.
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair Heat Disease is caused by wet, oily hair and friction in hot, humid conditions.
Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a harmless skin condition in young males that needs correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Follicular porokeratosis may be linked to diabetes and can lead to hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” 12.5% of women with PCOS experience moderate hair loss, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Patchy hair loss from post-herpetic neuralgia can mimic trichotillomania but requires different treatment.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
February 2024 in “Cureus” Pilomatrixoma should be considered for nodular lesions in adults.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.