November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Immediate post-operative folliculitis is a reaction to surgery, not an infection.
25 citations
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March 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Leprosy Review” A woman's hair loss and skin discoloration were found to be caused by a rare case of leprosy on the scalp, not alopecia-vitiligo overlap.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome needs more awareness and discussion in dermatology.
September 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Candida nail infections need lab tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.
2 citations
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October 2014 in “Orbit” Lacrimal gland inflammation and alopecia areata can happen together due to autoimmune issues.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Cureus” Folliculitis decalvans was successfully treated with doxycycline and ozenoxacin.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
March 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical corticosteroids may be a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata in children.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Wounds-a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Fexofenadine may help treat a difficult type of hair loss.
18 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than topical betamethasone for treating localized alopecia areata.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
2 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Oral tacrolimus may be a potential treatment for hair loss that doesn't respond to corticosteroids.
8 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides can cause white piedra on scalp hair.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” 2 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
20 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow some hair.
8 citations
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October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man had a unique case of three skin conditions happening together.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
36 citations
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.