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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Hair casts are small structures on hair shafts with unknown causes.
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
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May 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 14-year-old girl's black hair showed unique color changes, suggesting early greying.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
December 2015 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” Newborns can experience temporary hair loss in bands, unrelated to sleeping position.
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 31-year-old man's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to alopecia areata.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair oil/grease may be linked to dandruff in African American girls.
August 2024 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Normal scalp and hair characteristics in Black Africans include white dots and a honeycomb pattern.
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December 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.
October 2023 in “Scientific reports” Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
May 2020 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.