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Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Prevalence of most common skin diseases in Europe: a population‐based study
About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.
research Systemic causes of hair loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research A Cross-Sectional Study on Post-Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hair Loss at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
research Role of direct immunofluorescence on outer root sheath of hair follicle in monitoring disease activity of pemphigus vulgaris
Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
research Clinical profile of tinea capitis among rural children in Cuddalore district
Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
research Differentiated approach to the implementation of preventive and anti-epidemic measures among military personnel based on the COVID-19 disease risk assessment scale
Tailoring COVID-19 measures to risk levels in the military improves health and readiness.
research Bad Hair Days: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation of Scalp Lesions
Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing scalp conditions without invasive procedures.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Helicobacter pylori infection and skin disorders
Some skin disorders might be linked to H. pylori infection, but more research is needed to confirm this.
research Late unexpected consequences of COVID‐19 infection in survivors of acute hypoxic respiratory failure
After severe COVID-19, 71% of patients experienced excessive hair shedding and thinning within 3 months due to factors like low oxygen levels, medication, stress, and autoimmune disease.
research Review article: dermatological complications of immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapy in inflammatory bowel disease
Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
research Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton soudanense mimicking bacterial folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature
Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.
research In Vivo Imaging Techniques for the Human Scalp: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
research Etiopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, environment, and possibly improved by anti-MIF therapy, with many patients experiencing regrowth within a year.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp induced by gefitinib: case and review of the literature
An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
research Scalp microbiome of healthy women wearing hijab compared to those not wearing hijab: a cross-sectional study
Wearing a hijab changes the common bacteria and fungi on the scalp, possibly affecting skin health.
research Hair loss in children.
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Alopecia areata: A multifactorial autoimmune condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
research Epidemiological and Trichoscopic Study of Patchy Scalp Alopecia in Children in Delta Egypt
The most common cause of hair loss in children in Delta Egypt is alopecia areata, especially in rural school-aged kids.
research Clinicoepidemiological and mycological study of tinea capitis: A study from a tertiary care centre
The grey patch variant of tinea capitis is most common, mainly spread through family and animals.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research Association Between Hair Diseases and COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study Analysis
The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
research Homoeopathic intervention in classic case of alopecia areata: A case study
Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
research Concomitant presentation of alopecia areata in siblings: A rare occurrence
Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
research Diagnostic challenges in determining alopecia areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research News updates
Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.