research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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research Cervical cancer metastasis to the scalp presenting as alopecia neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research Difficulties in differential diagnosis of alopecia in the practice of dermatologists: Clinical cases
Accurate diagnosis and early treatment are crucial for managing hair loss effectively.
research Efficacy, safety and tolerability of drugs for alopecia: a comprehensive review
Future alopecia treatments will improve with targeted therapies and personalized approaches.
research Psoriatic alopecia
Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
research Multiple, hereditary dome-shaped papules and acrochordons. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
research Patterns of keratinocyte carcinoma incidence on the scalp and forehead of non-alopecic women: a retrospective review
Basal cell carcinoma is more common than squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp, especially along the part line.
research Exuberant tufted folliculitis
Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
research Field melanin mapping of the hairless scalp
The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
research Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei involving the scalp resulted in cicatricial alopecia
A rare skin condition caused scarring hair loss on the scalp.
research Tinea capitis favosa misdiagnosed as tinea amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
research Scarring alopecia associated with the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor erlotinib
Erlotinib may cause scarring hair loss.
research Three Types of Alopecia in One Patient: A Case of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, and Telogen Effluvium
A thorough assessment and combined treatment are crucial for managing complex alopecia, especially in patients with skin of color.
research Dermoscopy of neoplastic alopecia secondary to cutaneous metastasis from breast carcinoma
Recognizing specific scalp patterns can help diagnose hair loss linked to breast cancer spread.
research Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research PCI in the Treatment of Alopecias
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research Diagnostic challenge: Loose anagen hair syndrome
The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
research Syphilitic alopecia
Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)
Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Tufted hair folliculitis in a patient affected by pachydermoperiostosis: case report and videodermoscopic features.
The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
research Do There Need to Be Visible Lesions to Diagnose Tinea Capitis?
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
research Alopecia areata incognito: A rare cause of hair loss in children
Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Alopecia Areata: Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Current Treatments and Nanoparticulate Delivery System
Nanoparticle drug delivery could improve alopecia areata treatment.
research A rare coexistence of alopecia areata and lichen planus
A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
research Alopecic Patches on the Extremities of a Young Man
Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.
research The use of dermoscopy in a case of nevus sebaceous misdiagnosed and treated as cicatricial alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.