6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Hair miniaturization is the main cause of long-term hair loss after stem cell transplantation and chemotherapy, and treatments like topical minoxidil can help improve hair volume.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
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.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that signs of male and female pattern baldness include uneven hair thickness, yellow spots, skin discoloration around hair follicles, more thin and soft hairs, and many hair follicles with just one hair.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
73 citations
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April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia in Caucasians, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Transversal biopsy sections are better than longitudinal sections for diagnosing alopecia X.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Nevus sebaceous is identified by unique skin changes, including thickened skin, fewer hair follicles, and many sebaceous glands.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
3 citations
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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.
103 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Blocked hair follicles cause acne, and studying tiny early acne spots helps understand its severity.
6 citations
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June 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the SREBF1 gene causes both hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia and IFAP syndrome, which are related conditions.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of dermatological research” Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
29 citations
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September 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
2 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoblastic carcinoma may be a distinct type of skin cancer different from basal cell carcinoma.
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
April 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Keratosis pilaris significantly affects quality of life and shows specific skin changes.
89 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
87 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
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.
23 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.