5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Nail and hair changes are common in severe chronic kidney disease and should be treated to improve patients' quality of life.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
13 citations
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May 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the 6-position on benzopyran molecules affects insulin release, with some compounds showing strong inhibitory effects.
143 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
29 citations
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April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
18 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
8 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Tinea capitis affected 4.3% of school children, mostly boys, with T. violaceum as the main cause.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
1 citations
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October 2016 in “The Indian Journal of Medical Research” The book is a valuable guide for managing hair disorders, despite some missing details.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Der pharmacia lettre” Eclipta alba extracts in shampoo can help hair growth and fight dandruff.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis often have skin problems.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Early diagnosis and treatment of favus can prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
February 2023 in “Indian journal of private psychiatry/Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry” Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
A 15-year-old boy's smelly, yellow armpit hair improved with clindamycin treatment.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.