December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
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February 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Thallium poisoning can cause severe neurological symptoms and hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Pigment International” Early hair graying is often inherited and influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle, but treatment options are limited.
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
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March 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pimozide treatment resolved cysts and partially restored cheek fat in a man with Barraquer–Simons syndrome.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
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March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
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September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP patients show varied symptoms and need more research to understand related conditions.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Rituximab treatment led to complete hair regrowth and improved skin in a woman with pemphigus foliaceus.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
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January 1975 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome causes skin changes, hair loss, and slightly high lysine and cystine in urine.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
20 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Young Indians with premature graying often have lower levels of certain nutrients and unhealthy lifestyles.
November 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” Some COVID-19 pneumonia patients in Veracruz, Mexico had rare skin issues like temporary hair loss linked to disease severity.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 1 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
18 citations
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November 2018 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Sulfasalazine can cause severe allergic reactions leading to long-term autoimmune issues like hair loss and skin discoloration.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
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July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Gabapentin may help relieve itchy scalp in lichen planopilaris patients.