4 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” CD34+ hair follicle stem cells can become melanin-producing cells for treating skin conditions.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain flavonoids can improve the growth of pigmented hair in mice.
2 citations
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November 2006 in “Pump Industry Analyst” Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.
21 citations
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April 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has a rare condition causing sparse hair and nail issues, with minimal improvement from treatment.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
26 citations
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December 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
42 citations
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
77 citations
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April 1968 in “Development” Excess vitamin A can cause hair follicles to change into gland-like structures.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
February 2025 in “PubMed” Thorough scalp exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions in people with skin of color.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
30 citations
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May 1980 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found markers indicating that cells responsible for hair color are differentiating in specific areas of the hair follicle.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare dual diagnosis of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris requires thorough evaluation for effective treatment.
April 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” A five-year-old girl has a harmless, unchanging bald patch on her scalp.
December 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” The woman's hair loss pattern doesn't match typical conditions like alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” The Pemphigus Disease Area Index and Autoimmune Bullous Skin Disorder Intensity Score are the best tools for assessing pemphigus severity.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Micropigmentation is a safe procedure that effectively improves the appearance of scars on the scalp and eyebrows, with most patients showing excellent or good results.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.