September 1997 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss often starts in teenage years, reduces hair density, and can impact quality of life.
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
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June 2020 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Phyllanthus emblica extract in ethosomes could potentially prevent hair loss.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
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October 2020 in “Agronomy” Root hairs are crucial for phosphorus uptake in barley under low-phosphorus conditions.
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December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis” Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
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September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
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October 1993 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Azelaic acid's effectiveness in treating certain skin conditions needs more research.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
September 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Candida nail infections need lab tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudopelade can affect both the scalp and beard, causing hair loss.
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages are more involved in Lichen planopilaris than in Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Eclipta alba can effectively kill worms like the drug Albendazole.
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Devon Rex cats with skin issues were successfully treated with antifungal medication.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
Genetic factors might cause fibrosing alopecia linked to hair shaft abnormalities.
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
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May 1991 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and is linked to thyroid disease, hyperlipidemia, and anemia.
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August 1974 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
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February 2024 in “mBio” Biliverdin IXβ and IXδ help Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapt to chronic infections.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped one person with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
A harbor seal's skin disease was cured after 8 months of treatment.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” Erythema nodosum linked to kerion can be treated effectively with antifungals and steroids to reduce scarring.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.