The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
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January 2017 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” A thorough approach is crucial for accurately diagnosing hair loss in children.
March 2024 in “Journal of Animal Reproduciton and Biotechnology” A rare fetal malformation caused difficult birth in a goat, requiring surgery.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
Miniflap hair restoration is a method to regrow hair.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.
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November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new variant of lichen planopilaris causing diffuse hair thinning was identified.
A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplantation effectively lowers high foreheads in Asian women, with high satisfaction and no major complications.
November 2024 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” Identifying alopecia types early is crucial for better treatment and quality of life.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Early diagnosis and treatment of favus can prevent permanent hair loss.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wearing a hijab doesn't cause hair loss, but how it's worn can lead to hair issues, and many affected women don't seek medical help.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum can develop on cesarean scars and may require steroids for treatment.
January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” FAPD in children may not depend on androgens and should be treated with anti-inflammatory measures and minoxidil.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
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April 1981 in “American Journal of Orthodontics” Orthodontic appliances can cause hair loss due to pressure.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports” Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
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November 2006 in “Science” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana” The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.