2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Being allergic to linalool, a common fragrance ingredient, might contribute to developing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” GLPLS is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” FFA has higher long-term remission rates than LPP.
20 citations
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.
March 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate from green tea may help treat scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Staphylococcus in dogs with skin infections is most sensitive to Linezolid.
Baricitinib may effectively treat oral lichen planus.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
12 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” JAK inhibitors might help treat Lichen Planopilaris, but more research is needed.
August 2019 in “Wiedza Medyczna” Kerion is a severe scalp infection that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent hair loss in children.
December 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries” 2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
63 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
17 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
1 citations
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February 1938 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's hair loss might be due to a chronic infection.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Kerion barbae should be considered in beard infections to avoid misdiagnosis and complications.