May 2025 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” TNF-α blockers and IL inhibitors improve symptoms in most patients with severe scalp condition, but more research is needed.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” The girl has an inflammatory type of scarring hair loss.
332 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia may be a unique condition linked to postmenopausal changes.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR and MEK inhibitors reduce PD-L1 in hair follicles, possibly causing inflammation.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
88 citations
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July 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The method effectively measures lipid changes and drug effects on skin follicles.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “JID Innovations” CCCA involves immune response and metabolism issues, suggesting new treatment options.
November 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Effective immunomodulatory treatments and a personalized approach are crucial for managing severe folliculitis decalvans.
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August 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Vellus hair cysts can cause acne-like bumps that don't respond to treatment.
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April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause hair loss and scalp pain due to inflammation and changes in hair follicle receptors, but these symptoms typically resolve in 2 to 4 months.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Fusidic acid successfully treated a rare scalp infection with hair regrowth and no recurrence after 6 months.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology”
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
17 citations
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May 2022 in “Cells and Development”
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Severe CCCA may be biologically and clinically different from milder forms.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” The woman's skin condition improved with specific oral and topical treatments.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Laser therapy may effectively treat persistent scalp inflammation.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
254 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.