6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
July 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” A thorough assessment and combined treatment are crucial for managing complex alopecia, especially in patients with skin of color.
17 citations
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
27 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.
24 citations
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatological research” The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Polarized light microscopy is better at distinguishing scarring from non-scarring alopecia than diffractive microscopy.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” A multimodal approach successfully restored a burn victim's scalp hair over 10 years.
October 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil and anthralin work for patchy alopecia areata but not for alopecia totalis/universalis.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles.
1 citations
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery may cause alopecia areata, a new possible complication.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatopathology”
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document suggests simplifying alopecia diagnosis and improving techniques for better accuracy.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” The patient has Chronic Cutaneous Lupus, a skin condition causing plaques and hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with over 85% success and minimal complications.
187 citations
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
2 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” Micro-graft hair transplantation is an effective, simple, and painless method for permanent hair restoration in men and women.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
January 2026 in “White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Most patients with alopecia areata did not achieve lasting hair regrowth despite treatment.
January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata may increase the risk of hidden artery disease.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” Personalized treatments for hair loss focus on specific genetic and biological pathways.
September 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” Synthetic hair implants can cause infection and scarring, so safer options like follicular unit excision are recommended.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with hair loss and a scalp lump was diagnosed with a diffuse neurofibroma but chose not to have surgery.