26 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
21 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.
20 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
19 citations
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March 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.
17 citations
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August 1967 in “JAMA” The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
16 citations
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December 2010 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
14 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
12 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
11 citations
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
10 citations
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
9 citations
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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.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “European Respiratory Review” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features (IPAF) is challenging, needs a multidisciplinary approach, and further research for better diagnostic criteria and treatments. It also emphasizes regular checks for Connective Tissue Disease symptoms in all patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.
5 citations
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December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
2 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
2 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.