December 2025 in “Therya notes” Bats in Puebla, Mexico, show hair loss likely due to environmental stress from human activities.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Early diagnosis of Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei can lead to better, personalized treatments.
74 citations
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March 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
6 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.
June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Sunscreen spray on the scalp may be linked to a type of scarring hair loss.
January 2000 in “Alambique: Didáctica de las ciencias experimentales” Cholesterol issues in skin and hair may cause permanent hair loss by triggering inflammation.
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.
Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
71 citations
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January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
4 citations
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April 1978 in “PubMed” Netherton syndrome in a boy caused skin and hair issues, and treatment didn't work.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
January 1994 in “中医杂志:英文版” Hair trace element levels can guide new treatments for aplastic anemia.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
June 2022 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” A woman's shingles infection triggered her first episode of a rare neurological disorder and blood vessel inflammation.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
7 citations
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November 2006 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn with congenital syphilis had unusual hair loss possibly caused by the infection.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris significantly worsens quality of life more than many other health conditions.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
2 citations
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July 1993 in “JAMA” Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.