research A Rare Presentation of Late Latent Syphilis With Alopecia and Polyarticular Joint Pain in a 17-Year-old Teenager
Syphilis can cause unusual symptoms like hair loss and joint pain, but treatment is effective.
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research Linear and Annular Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp: Case Report with Emphasis on Trichoscopic Findings and Review of the Literature
LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
research Elkonyxis associated with habit-tic deformity: Two case reports
Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
research Neurotrichosis: Hair‐shaft Abnormalities associated with Neurological Diseases
Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
research Clinicopathologic lessons in distinguishing cicatricial alopecia: 7 Cases of lichen planopilaris misdiagnosed as discoid lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research Moth-eaten essential syphilitic alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research A Critical Evaluation on Akala Palitam
Premature graying of hair is linked to an imbalance of body energies in Ayurveda and treatment varies based on the specific imbalance.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
research Mutations in the hair cortex keratin hHb6 cause the inherited hair disease monilethrix
research Changes in cuticle of scalp hair in mild acquired zinc deficiency: A study using scanning electron microscopy
Zinc deficiency causes early scalp hair damage that recovers slower than skin symptoms.
research Efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil for lichen planopilaris
Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
research Arginosuccinicaciduria
The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
research Merciful Malady: Renbök Phenomenon Between Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris
Alopecia areata and psoriasis vulgaris can inhibit each other in the same areas.
research Follicular psoriasis: an underdiagnosed entity?
research A case-series of 29 patients with lichen planopilaris: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation experience on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.
research Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with pegylated interferon α 2a therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Pegylated interferon-alpha 2a can cause a rare nerve disorder, but early treatment can lead to full recovery.
research Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei in women
Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei can also affect women, though it's rare.
research Association of lichen planopilaris with seborrheic dermatitis: A retrospective case-control study
People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
research Acute fish liver intoxication: report of three cases.
Eating grouper fish liver can cause vitamin A poisoning with severe symptoms.
research Lichen planopilaris is characterized by immune privilege collapse of the hair follicle's epithelial stem cell niche
Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica – a diagnostic challenge: case report of late-onset, genetically proven disease with normal zinc serum levels
Accurate diagnosis and zinc supplements can improve life quality in acrodermatitis enteropathica, even with normal zinc levels.
research Alopecia and hair repigmentation associated with anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) immunotherapy
research Rickets with alopecia: An inborn error of vitaminD metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research A new type of pachyonychia congenita.
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Coexisting trichorrhexis nodosa and pili annulati: a case report of hair shaft abnormalities in a syrian family
A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
research Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris.
Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: a clinico-therapeutic challenge!
Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
research Pitfalls of overzealous iconodiagnosis of the Girl with a Pearl Earring
Vermeer likely omitted eyebrows for style, not due to hair loss.
research Association of epidemiological and biochemical factors with premature graying of hair: A case–control study
Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
research Fundus changes in systemic lupus erythematosus
A 42-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented with symptoms including fever, malar rash, arthralgia, photosensitivity, and hair loss. Despite no ophthalmologic complaints, a fundus examination revealed multiple cotton wool spots, indicating retinal vasculitis associated with SLE. This condition, known as SLE retinopathy, occurs in 7%-26% of patients and is linked to higher disease activity and systemic vascular damage, which can worsen prognosis and survival. The patient was treated with photoprotection, oral steroids, and hydroxychloroquine. Regular ocular fundus examinations are crucial for early detection and management of severe complications such as cerebral lupus and lupus nephritis.