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January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eflornithine cream makes laser hair removal more effective for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Combining anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic treatments may improve hair loss outcomes.
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January 1990 in “PubMed” Perforating folliculitis is a skin condition with small bumps that may be linked to other diseases and is hard to treat.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde” Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.
24 citations
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July 2009 in “Mycoses” A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia has occurred in two related male families.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” FFA in men shows unique features and treatment results vary widely.
October 2024 in “GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology” Unexplained excessive hair growth can signal underlying cancer and often indicates a poor prognosis.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Excessive sun protection might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair-follicle transplants can heal chronic skin ulcers.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” It's important to understand the differences between FMF and PFM in children.
Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
March 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are common but often overlooked issues in burn survivors, needing better awareness and treatment strategies.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
November 2025 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” Sporadic trichoblastic neoplasms generally don't recur or spread, with one case showing a specific genetic fusion.
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September 1997 in “PubMed” Follicular transplantation can greatly improve hair restoration if done with detailed planning and patient evaluation.
2 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
May 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
March 2023 in “Revista médica Clínica Las Condes” The study suggests a possible increase in androgen receptors in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's ovarian fibroma caused high testosterone levels, which normalized after surgery.
4 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.