5 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Cureus” A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.
3 citations
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May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.
February 2024 in “Cureus” Pilomatrixoma should be considered for nodular lesions in adults.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most women with long-term, widespread hair loss need a tissue examination for an accurate diagnosis.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Caragana korshinskii seed oil effectively treats fungal skin infections.
March 2021 in “Research Society and Development” A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier had hair loss due to color dilution alopecia, confirmed by tests, but no treatment was pursued.
October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Karaviradya taila reduces hair growth and hair follicles.
160 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology” A young woman's rare ovarian tumor was successfully removed, improving her hormonal symptoms.
1 citations
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February 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders without invasive biopsies.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
April 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Topical minoxidil 5% effectively improves hair density and width in men with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
Eyelid pilomatrixomas are rare, benign tumors that need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
12 citations
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
44 citations
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
29 citations
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
13 citations
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February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.