December 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Keratin 19 may help diagnose and treat certain types of permanent hair loss.
8 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of dermatological science” Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
39 citations
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
7 citations
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, caused a skin rash that went away when the drug was stopped and returned when used again.
10 citations
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April 2009 in “Oncology Reports” Bald-headed individuals may need early non-invasive detection for skin changes linked to cancer risk.
10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
30 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
127 citations
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November 2010 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” We need more research on human hair follicle pigmentation, not just mouse models.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
56 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine can cause a unique skin condition called "cyclosporine-induced folliculodystrophy."
5 citations
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May 2009 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” A rare hair follicle tumor showed unusual high levels of mucin.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Diagnosing and treating monilethrix is challenging when it occurs with other hair disorders.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.
3 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Women with severe frontal fibrosing alopecia are more likely to have rosacea.
February 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder, lipoid proteinosis, showed reduced new lesions but persistent scars after avoiding skin trauma.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
329 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
5 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
January 2026 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Early biopsy and targeting inflammation can improve treatment for hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.