June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and differentiate various hair and scalp conditions.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A fungus ball in the lung can cause coughing up blood in SLE patients.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Antiphospholipid syndrome can severely damage adrenal glands, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome is rare, linked to lupus, and hard to treat due to severe insulin resistance.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of stroke.
June 2022 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Low-level laser therapy can significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
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August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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June 2016 in “TURKDERM” Scoring systems help doctors assess and treat skin diseases effectively.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.
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April 2022 in “Cutis” CCCA is a common, scarring hair loss in Black women that needs early detection.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” A woman with complete hair loss and severe hyperthyroidism was successfully treated with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine.
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July 2018 in “Cureus” A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Early detection of Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome is key for better management.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for CAPS, and Eculizumab can be effective.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A mutation in the IKZF1 gene causes immune system overactivity, linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.
March 2026 in “Scientific Journal” Early recognition and evaluation of nevus sebaceus are crucial to detect and manage potential cancerous changes.
April 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” Hair histology helps identify animal species in forensic investigations.