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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
10 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss worsened after starting hepatitis C treatment due to immune changes in her hair follicles.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Curēus” Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Cutis” COVID-19 vaccination may cause temporary nail changes, but they're not serious.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
1 citations
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Poster presentations” SLE patients need careful diagnosis to distinguish infections from disease flares for proper treatment.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can potentially increase hair growth in people suffering from Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “Skin” Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conference discussed various hair disorders and treatments, including the use of topical steroids, high doses of cetrizine, and hair grafting, as well as the psychological impact of hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “QJM” A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib shows promise in improving frontal fibrosing alopecia symptoms.
Microneedling may improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2025 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” Laser hair removal is safe for people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
December 2024 in “Cureus” Tirzepatide improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a man with folliculitis decalvans.
Belimumab may cause hair loss in lupus patients.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
September 2022 in “XXXIX Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia” Tofacitinib may effectively treat skin symptoms in difficult cases of dermatomyositis.