29 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
26 citations
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April 2009 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
24 citations
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
19 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
10 citations
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Carbamazepine caused hair loss and skin eruptions in a woman, which improved after stopping the medication.
10 citations
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
9 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
8 citations
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
6 citations
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June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss after a facelift, which improved on its own within a year.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Curēus” Early detection and multidisciplinary treatment are crucial for managing Papillon-Lefévre syndrome.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Chronic granulomatous disease may be linked to developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
April 2024 in “Rheumatology” A young woman with visual issues and other symptoms was diagnosed with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, and improved with treatment.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
February 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society” A 7-year-old girl had unusually long eyelashes with no known cause or related health issues.
October 2020 in “Pediatrics in Review” The newborn was diagnosed with a rare skin disorder causing blisters, which requires careful wound care and family support.
October 2018 in “Emergency medicine news” A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.