December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” LC-OCT can help identify lupus-related scarring hair loss by spotting unique features.
February 2026 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Lymphoma should be considered in unusual scalp hair loss cases, as treatment can work but may lead to severe complications.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Ulcerative sarcoidosis in body folds is rare and improved with prednisone and hydroxychloroquine.
December 2020 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can effectively limit the progression of GLPLS.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Accurate diagnosis of NLS with dilated hair follicles is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Purpura fulminans can signal underlying autoimmune disorders, not just infections.
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June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Children with systemic lupus erythematosus have different skin symptoms than adults.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides requires stage-based treatment, with early stages using skin therapies and advanced stages needing aggressive treatments.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” FFA has higher long-term remission rates than LPP.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Leprosy Review” A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.
August 2016 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that is hard to diagnose due to unclear clinical criteria.
Early recognition and aggressive treatment can significantly improve rare ANA-negative lupus with heart and skin issues.
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
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May 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare skin condition linked to leukemia improved with chemotherapy.
7 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A young woman developed facial bumps before hair loss, which is unusual for her condition.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Internal Medicine” Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
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July 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” EPF can occur without visible pustules.