Pediatric lichen is rare and diverse, and dermoscopy helps improve diagnosis and management in children.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
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January 1990 42 citations
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January 2003 in “International Journal of Gynecological Pathology” PEH in vulvar LS is common and needs careful diagnosis to avoid confusion with cancer.
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
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April 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
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November 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in Lichen Planopilaris.
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare case of severe scalp hair loss and nail issues in keratosis follicularis was observed.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin condition improved over time, leaving only lighter skin patches.
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
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July 2009 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” January 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Lichen Planus in siblings may be influenced by genetics and environment.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is crucial for seborrheic dermatitis development.