May 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Children's hair loss can have various causes, including infections, autoimmune issues, physical stress, nutritional problems, and genetic factors.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
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June 2008 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of female hair loss without needing a biopsy.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles.
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May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments mainly slowing it down.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
The man has patchy hair loss likely due to alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles.
November 2023 in “Scientific Repository of Open Access of Portugal (RCAAP)” Severe alopecia areata in children can signal future autoimmune issues.
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August 2011 in “Clinics” The author clarified that Alopecia Areata Incognita (AAI) and diffuse Alopecia Areata (AA) are different conditions and the case discussed was actually AA, not AAI.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
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March 2020 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.
January 2003 in “Springer eBooks” Androgenic alopecia is a type of hair loss that's partly inherited and can be due to hormonal imbalance.
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
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January 2020 Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
August 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” Effective hair loss treatment requires personalized approaches and patient-provider collaboration.