Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
December 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive palmoplantar lichen planus in North-East India mainly affects the feet and often involves nails, with unique inflammatory skin changes.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Platelet-rich concentrates can be an alternative treatment for oral lichen planus, especially when steroids don't work.
October 2007 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Low-dose methotrexate, combined with surgical and local treatments, effectively treats severe vulvovaginal lichen planus.
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March 2018 in “F1000Research” Dermoscopy can help diagnose oral lichen planus by identifying specific patterns.
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June 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Stress can worsen some skin diseases like psoriasis and eczema.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.
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October 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Nail disorders are often related to jobs like housework and manual labor, with cosmetic issues being the main concern, and are commonly caused by skin diseases like psoriasis.
September 2021 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” People with chronic Hepatitis C often have skin problems like itching and contact dermatitis, especially older individuals and women.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.
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February 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” Etretinate was effective for certain skin conditions, but caused side effects like chapped lips, dry mucous membranes, and hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in men and may be linked to immune triggers like vaccines.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Alitretinoin can effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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May 1993 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cell adhesion molecules are important in the development of certain skin diseases.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” IL-23 inhibitors may help treat other skin conditions, but more research is needed.
The model accurately diagnoses hair diseases with 95% accuracy using deep learning.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The authors suggest a method for hair transplantation in fibrosing alopecia pattern distribution to improve treatment outcomes and cover bald areas.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
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January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
Early and accurate identification of primary scarring alopecias is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
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December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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February 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black skin needs more focused dermatology research for better diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain cytokines may cause or be affected by immune skin diseases, suggesting possible new treatments.