14 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical dapsone gel reduced flare-ups in folliculitis decalvans without side effects.
4 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.
16 citations
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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.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
June 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences” A woman developed folliculitis after long-term acitretin treatment for pustular psoriasis.
1 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Hair regrowth was achieved using 5-Fluorouracil and Bleomycin for scalp atrophy caused by corticosteroids.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
44 citations
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January 2006 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Androgen hormones cause hair follicle scarring in hair loss, and finasteride helps reduce it.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Early treatment can help reverse hair loss caused by cosmetic fillers.
25 citations
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March 2012 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photodynamic therapy successfully treated a difficult scalp condition causing hair loss.
8 citations
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
332 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia may be a unique condition linked to postmenopausal changes.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
March 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” A single hair transplant treatment was effective for a mild scalp condition.
158 citations
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Research and Reviews” All skin diseases might start in hair follicles.
May 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces”
11 citations
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December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Younger people and those with existing acne are more likely to get folliculitis after hair restoration surgery, but it doesn't affect the overall good hair growth result.
23 citations
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-Endocrinology” Scarring folliculitis type of acne inversa is linked to specific symptoms and lifestyle factors like smoking and being overweight.
6 citations
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August 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Vellus hair cysts can cause acne-like bumps that don't respond to treatment.
December 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Trichofolliculoma is a rare, benign scalp tumor that can be cured by surgical removal.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” March 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely distinct diseases with different tissue involvement.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.
September 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.