January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Micronutrient deficiencies might contribute to alopecia areata.
June 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports” A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
February 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” A synthetic drug and a South American herb may help treat alopecia areata in Chinese men.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
July 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Croton tiglium application significantly improved hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth with less frequent dosing.
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April 2024 in “Advanced Materials” A microneedle patch can help regrow hair by restoring immune balance in hair follicles.
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October 2020 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
A new microneedle patch effectively treats hair loss by delivering growth factors to the skin.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss due to radiation, with signs of possible hair regrowth.
A woman with a rare hair loss condition developed skin cancer in the bald area.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.
February 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” Alopecia Areata affects people of all ages worldwide, is likely caused by genetic and environmental factors, and can lead to stress and depression, highlighting the need for treatments that address both physical and mental health.
April 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” A five-year-old girl has a harmless, unchanging bald patch on her scalp.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain HLA class II alleles increase or decrease the risk of alopecia areata.
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
Developing microRNA-based treatments is hard but has potential.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
November 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.