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March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
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December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” To get certified in cosmetic surgery, doctors must pass exams and have specific experience; dermatologists are encouraged to get certified.
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June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
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November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
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October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
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January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
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January 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Thorough hair examination is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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