28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss effectively.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
23 citations
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January 2012 in “International Food Research Journal” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
22 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia often have other health issues like hypothyroidism and lupus.
22 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
20 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.
19 citations
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Keratin 14 may be an autoantigen in autoimmune skin diseases.
14 citations
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June 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.
13 citations
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January 2006 in “PubMed” Cicatricial alopecia is caused by skin conditions like lupus and lichen planus, leading to scarring and hair loss.
13 citations
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April 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Atopic dermatitis increases the risk of some autoimmune diseases.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” A combined Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic showed that skin issues often weren't linked to rheumatic diseases, highlighting the benefits of a team approach.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
7 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients have a higher risk of other immune-related diseases.
7 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Stem cells show promise for treating skin conditions and aiding healing.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Lichen planopilaris is a common cause of scarring hair loss in Iraq.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy can help identify systemic diseases, not just hair and scalp issues.
5 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cytokeratin-15 loss is not specific to any single type of scarring alopecia.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis (HALD) is linked to an immune response against HTLV-1-infected cells.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.