May 2023 in “Sučasna pedìatrìâ. Ukraïna” An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Higher IL-21 levels may help predict alopecia areata activity.
May 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Cryotherapy may be an effective and simple treatment for mild hair loss with few side effects.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Psoriasis patients are more likely to develop alopecia areata due to complex autoimmune interactions.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat scalp Discoid Lupus and restore hair.
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
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August 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” A woman experienced severe symptoms, including hair loss, after a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting a possible autoimmune reaction.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
November 2016 in “Der Hautarzt” Hair thinning on top of the head is common in female androgenetic alopecia.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
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November 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” Lymphocytic mural folliculitis in cats might be an early sign of pancreatic cancer.
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September 2018 in “Rheumatology” JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
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August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
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February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.