The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
June 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” A patient with lupus experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with thalidomide.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.
June 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early minipulse corticosteroid therapy can effectively treat scalp discoid lupus in children.
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May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Lupus erythematosus panniculitis on the scalp can cause unique geometric hair loss patterns.
19 citations
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May 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
Many patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus experience hair loss and nail problems, which are important for diagnosis and treatment.
14 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and understand Discoid Lupus Erythematosus on the scalp by identifying specific patterns.
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April 2022 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.
55 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
28 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
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January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.