11 citations
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February 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
64 citations
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January 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology” Interferon and ribavirin can cause serious skin reactions and other health issues.
64 citations
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
19 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
18 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Linear lichen planopilaris can affect the trunk, not just the face.
16 citations
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July 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
11 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
9 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Children's skin diseases and treatments differ from adults and require specific approaches.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed without typical signs of lichen planopilaris.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Early treatment and multidisciplinary care are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and preventing further hair loss.
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some people with the skin color loss condition, vitiligo, also develop the skin inflammation condition, lichen planus, possibly due to local trauma, sun damage, or genetic factors.
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
February 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using sunscreen and moisturizers may increase the chance of developing Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), but the exact reason why is still unclear.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a type of hair loss that may often be overlooked, especially in men.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in Lichen Planopilaris.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.
January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.