19 citations
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August 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
56 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
24 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic telogen effluvium is a condition where there is prolonged shedding of hair.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
18 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
30 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A young Caucasian girl had both woolly hair and alopecia areata, which is rare.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal gel with natural ingredients helps reduce hair fall and improve scalp health.
16 citations
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
1 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.
15 citations
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December 1972 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Flutamide, delivered by solid lipid nanoparticles, could potentially treat hair loss.
161 citations
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pigtail hair is a sign of new hair growth and should be recognized in hair loss conditions like acute telogen effluvium.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
32 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FFA patients have higher metal levels in hair, possibly linked to product use.
January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” "Telogen defluxion" is a better term for hair loss than "telogen effluvium."
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
Telogen Effluvium causes increased hair shedding and can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment can improve hair growth and symptoms in Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution.
Sheep can lose wool quickly due to stress, but it doesn't cause itching or pain.
January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss where hair sheds due to stress but new hair still grows.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Piel” Telogen effluvium causes sudden hair loss, often due to stress or changes, and is treated by addressing the cause and offering support.