49 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
February 2025 in “PubMed” Thorough scalp exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions in people with skin of color.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
11 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
March 2021 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” 113 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose unusual skin lesions like osteonevus of Nanta and can prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions.
52 citations
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September 2012 in “Oncogene” July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp clarifying shampoo can help reduce hair loss and improve hair volume.
May 2020 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” Surgical removal of eyelid mass showed it was non-cancerous, with no recurrence after one year.
14 citations
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
January 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A 62-year-old man with diabetes and kidney disease had itchy skin lesions diagnosed as perforating folliculitis, treated with medication and skin care.
4 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Stopping captopril resolved the skin and hair issues, suggesting it caused them.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
37 citations
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March 1998 in “Lupus” Aggressive SLE treatment helped hair regrowth and improved oral plaque, but scalp lesions stayed.
11 citations
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December 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” 1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dupilumab improves eczema in Netherton Syndrome but not ichthyosis linearis circumflexa.
34 citations
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June 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Most Korean systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced hair loss, often as non-scarring diffuse hair loss, with non-scarring patch alopecia also common.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
PNH can occur in patients with SLE, so doctors should be aware of this.
30 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of calcinosis cutis in lupus patients is crucial due to its rarity and potential complications.