January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
January 2008 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Alopecia can be linked to autoimmune diseases and shows different hair loss patterns.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Brittany spaniel's skin issues from cephalexin improved with treatment, showing drug-induced pemphigus foliaceus.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
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February 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
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August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” COVID-19 patients often have skin issues like chilblain-like lesions and rashes, which can help in early diagnosis and sometimes indicate severe illness.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology” Keratoacanthomas on lips may originate differently than those on skin.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical & Medical Imaging” Recognizing erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.
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November 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The book is a detailed guide on children's skin disorders, their causes, and diagnosis, with many images for medical professionals.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Early skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome.
January 2006 in “International water power & dam construction” Nevus comedonicus can appear later in life and affect both eyelids.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Early detection and histopathology are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
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December 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Necrobiosis lipoidica may need new criteria for accurate diagnosis due to similarities with another condition.
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.