19 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
March 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytes in the outer root sheath are likely stem cells that grow fast but stay immature.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Stopping shaving or removing hair follicles usually resolves Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most skin conditions in Down syndrome are benign and involve dry or thickened skin.
Trichopigmentation is a non-invasive, reversible treatment for hair loss that offers natural-looking results for both men and women.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
33 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Prurigo pigmentosa mainly affects middle-aged White and Asian women, often linked to a ketogenic diet, and is best treated with oral antibiotics.
19 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
10 citations
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May 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.
November 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
March 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Avoid hair dye after microneedling to prevent scalp pigmentation.
74 citations
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
5 citations
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June 2014 in “Der Hautarzt” Genetic testing can identify causes of rare hair loss disorders in children, but no treatments exist.
4 citations
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April 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” We know less about human hair pigmentation than mouse coat color, but pH and cysteine levels are key factors.
21 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Rituximab treatment led to complete hair regrowth and improved skin in a woman with pemphigus foliaceus.
29 citations
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February 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
2 citations
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College” Alopecia Areata affects both genders almost equally, mostly on the scalp, with common signs like yellow dots and exclamation mark hairs, especially in young people.