research Dermpath Quiz: Which alopecia does the patient have?
The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair
The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
research Commentary on A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New hair loss subtype found, mimics common baldness.
research Trichorrhexis Nodosa Secondary to Argininosuccinicaciduria
Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
research Loose anagen syndrome in one identical twin girl
One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
research Clinical case of scarring alopecia: pseudopelades of Brocq
Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.
research Hair and nail disorders
Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
research Treatment of pseudofolliculitis in trichotillomania improves outcome
Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
research Alopecia Mimicking Lichen Planopilaris in a Patient with Mycosis Fungoides
Accurate diagnosis and treatment improved symptoms in a patient with alopecia linked to mycosis fungoides.
research Acne/Folliculitis Keloidalis
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
research A 7‐Year‐Old Male With a Linear Band‐Like Hair Patch
The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
research Ichthyosis vulgaris involving the scalp area affected by androgenetic alopecia.
research Unruly hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Congenital Lipedematous Alopecia in a 6-Year-Old Asian Boy
A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
research Congenital triangular alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia and Photophobia
Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.
research Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the Hairless Gene in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
research Uncombable hair (pili trianguli et Canaliculi): Evidence for dominant inheritance with complete penetrance based on scanning electron microscopy
Uncombable hair is inherited dominantly with complete penetrance.
research Glabellar clinical and trichoscopic findings in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
research Trichoscopy of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp in skin of color
Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
research Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Triangular temporal alopecia: a rare case in adulthood
Triangular temporal alopecia can occur in adults and should be correctly identified to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Corkscrew Hairs in Trichoscopy of Trichotillomania
Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
research Clinicopathologic and trichoscopic features of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A case series study
The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
research Isolated eyebrow and eyelash trichotillomania mimicking alopecia areata
Some children and young adults with eyebrow and eyelash hair loss actually have a hair-pulling disorder, often with related psychological issues.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Tratamento bem sucedido de síndrome dos cabelos anágenos frouxos: um relato de caso
A 14-year-old girl with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome was successfully treated with oral Minoxidil and a Silicon supplement.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
research Acquired non-scarring vertex alopecia in three women revealing trichotillomania: Diagnostic accuracy of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel homozygous missense mutation in the hairless gene
A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.