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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Nail changes are common in alopecia areata and can indicate its severity.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Dermoscopy effectively diagnoses and evaluates female hair loss treatment.
Trichoepithelioma and desmoplastic trichoepithelioma have distinct features that can be identified using reflectance confocal microscopy.
Centralized imaging provides more accurate and consistent hair loss measurements in alopecia areata.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
8 citations
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May 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 14-year-old girl's black hair showed unique color changes, suggesting early greying.
64 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Stem Cell Reports” Stem cells in the cornea show unexpected flexibility and have important implications for medicine.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Multiparametric ultrasound is a useful non-invasive tool for assessing scalp conditions in alopecia areata patients.
18 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for early diagnosis and monitoring of nail diseases.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” B-mode ultrasonography and shear-wave elastography can help predict androgenetic alopecia early.
45 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Keratoacanthoma and some squamous cell carcinomas are linked to hair follicles, while others are not.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
September 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
23 citations
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy has a rare, harmless hair loss on his chin with no need for treatment.
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November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.