February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Nail pitting in kids can be harmless or indicate other health issues, so thorough evaluation is crucial.
August 2025 in “Cosmetics” Cosmeceuticals like sunscreens may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
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October 2022 in “European medical journal” The congress highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of over-the-counter nail treatments, the link between hair loss and daily care products, and the safety of skin treatments during COVID-19.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
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August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
July 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Men with common hair loss (AGA) are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases heart disease risk. Early screening could help prevent heart disease. More research is needed to understand this relationship better.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by reversing hair loss.
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
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December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
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February 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Imatinib can cause hair loss due to lichen planopilaris.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
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June 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.
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January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
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April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
June 2024 in “BioSCIENCE” Microinfusion of methotrexate can help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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June 2011 Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.