2 citations
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease can cause scarring alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
21 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
8 citations
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February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
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March 2011 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The conclusion is that hirsutism in women can be managed with hair removal techniques, medications, and topical treatments.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Recognizing trichofolliculomas is important to avoid unnecessary surgery.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Extraction videodermoscopy is an effective, non-invasive diagnostic tool for eruptive vellus hair cysts.
January 2024 in “Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine” New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Hair loss in HIV patients should be tested for syphilis as well.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” It's important to understand the differences between FMF and PFM in children.
1 citations
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January 1987 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus improved a rare ear condition in cats.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
Tofacitinib significantly improved symptoms in a patient with overlapping autoimmune disorders.
1 citations
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February 1938 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's hair loss might be due to a chronic infection.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGFR deficiency causes significant changes in skin cells and hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Early surgery and quitting smoking can help manage hidradenitis suppurativa.