10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
11 citations
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
40 citations
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November 2013 in “European journal of endocrinology” Effective hirsutism treatment for women with PCOS should be personalized and may include lifestyle changes and medication.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair oil/grease may be linked to dandruff in African American girls.
3 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
Alopecia in dogs requires identifying the cause for effective treatment.
56 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
2 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” PCOS is the main cause of hirsutism, often linked to insulin resistance.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Research for Rural Development/Research for Rural Development (Online)” Neutered ferrets often develop hyperadrenocorticism, with symptoms like hair loss and lethargy, and androstenedione is a key indicator for diagnosis.
December 2025 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, hair thinning, and dark patches due to hormone imbalances and insulin resistance.
7 citations
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Intracorneal vacuoles are common in parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, especially with more parakeratosis.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” Oreo the dog got better from skin and worm infections after treatment and cleaner living conditions.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, suggesting early treatment can help.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Cureus” Women with PCOS are more likely to have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, and hair loss.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have skin issues like excessive hair, acne, or hair loss. Hormone imbalances are common, and age, certain hormones, and hormone ratios can predict acne. Obesity, infertility, and high cholesterol are also common in these women.
2 citations
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January 1986 in “Dermatology” A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” The treatment safely and effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” Using sulfur soap helped improve skin problems in a dog with demodecosis.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
Hormones beyond androgens may cause acne and hair loss.
41 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.