February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Improper steroid use can cause skin issues like rosacea, which may improve after stopping the steroid and using benzoyl peroxide.
January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
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January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
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March 2004 in “AIDS” Demodex folliculitis can occur in HIV patients on HAART, and treatment may involve topical creams or medication changes.
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February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” Different oil products cause varying levels of skin irritation in mice, which could potentially lead to tumors.
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.
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January 2024 in “Therapeutic Advances in Hematology” Mogamulizumab treatment in Sézary syndrome may cause skin issues and hair loss but can lead to a complete response.
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
March 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating underlying conditions and using antifungals effectively resolve Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised people.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
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March 2001 in “PubMed” A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Avoiding friction and using topical treatments can significantly improve rough skin caused by repeated rubbing.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a harmless skin condition in young males that needs correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments.
August 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Rubbing or pressing on the face can cause small bumps, and changing posture along with certain creams can improve them.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Ayurvedic treatments may help improve hair health and growth.
June 2023 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata treatments often cause headaches and infections, highlighting the need for safer options.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.