20 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting MIG and MCP-1 may help treat inflammation in alopecia areata.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
4 citations
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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.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17 plays a key role in severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
51 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
27 citations
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.
57 citations
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August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
45 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had both uveodermatological syndrome and alopecia areata, and treatment with ciclosporin helped regrow hair.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” Ciclosporin A effectively treated a cat's severe skin condition.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
160 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
117 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
81 citations
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found that treatment improved hair condition in patients with Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution in Chile.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.