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January 2006 in “PubMed” Cicatricial alopecia is caused by skin conditions like lupus and lichen planus, leading to scarring and hair loss.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
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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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October 2020 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
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October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
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July 2021 in “Health & Medical Journal” Men with systemic lupus erythematosus often have more severe symptoms but can respond well to treatment.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The study found no significant link between the symptoms, tissue analysis, and immunofluorescence results in scarring hair loss conditions.
November 2024 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” Identifying alopecia types early is crucial for better treatment and quality of life.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a higher risk of skin cancer and other cancers.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The exact cause of frontal fibrosing alopecia is unknown, but it's not likely due to sunscreen.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
December 2020 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” Trichoscopy effectively helps diagnose different types of hair loss in women.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
January 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Trichoscopy helps effectively tell apart different types of patchy hair loss in Egyptian patients.
June 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Young women with lupus often have oral ulcers.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
September 2020 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Microneedling with PRP can boost hair growth in certain hair loss conditions.
January 1985 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” Dental procedures and immunosuppressants can lead to heart infections in lupus patients.
June 2025 in “Neurology India” Anti-SRP myopathy can be linked to systemic lupus erythematosus and may improve with specific treatment.