17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss but hair can regrow on its own.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare dual diagnosis of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris requires thorough evaluation for effective treatment.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 4-year-old boy has a rare type of hair loss in a line pattern on his scalp.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Patchy alopecia areata can affect only pigmented hairs, leaving gray hairs untouched.
1 citations
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April 1990 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and is hard to treat.
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June 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
332 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia may be a unique condition linked to postmenopausal changes.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
May 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” New technologies may improve topical treatments for hair loss.
254 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
158 citations
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
March 2025 in “Revista Foco” Early diagnosis of Alopecia Frontal Fibrosante is crucial for effective treatment.
July 2025 in “Health Sciences” A 7-year-old girl with non-scarring alopecia will have hair follicle transplantation to improve her quality of life.
41 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
4 citations
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November 2025 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers”
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April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
8 citations
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January 2020 Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.