6 citations
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp disorders.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
4 citations
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October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
9 citations
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July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A family was found with both Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome, suggesting a genetic connection.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
26 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
34 citations
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July 2006 in “Clinics in dermatology” Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
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.
May 2021 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” If a dog's skin tests are normal but it has hair loss, consider other non-endocrine causes and choose tests based on the hair loss pattern.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
October 2024 in “Hippocrates Medical Journal” Eating disorders often cause skin issues, which can help in early diagnosis and treatment.
November 1995 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.
18 citations
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September 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Localized trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair condition where hair becomes fragile and breaks easily due to damage.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny (1959)” The article discusses various treatments for different types of non-scarring hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” UV-enhanced trichoscopy helps diagnose hair shaft disorders like pili annulati.