38 citations
,
September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
2 citations
,
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
20 citations
,
July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
37 citations
,
April 1977 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Skin biopsy can help diagnose hair loss from trichotillomania.
1 citations
,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New hair loss subtype found, mimics common baldness.
27 citations
,
November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
58 citations
,
November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
47 citations
,
September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
December 2022 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
1 citations
,
April 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
1 citations
,
December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” A 34-year-old woman had itchy black bumps on her face due to a condition called trichostasis spinulosa.
13 citations
,
July 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Deleting podoplanin in mice promotes hair growth by enhancing cell migration.
1 citations
,
December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing IPPP is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
December 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” A young woman had a rare, usually non-cancerous tumor on her face that was initially mistaken for a different condition.
2 citations
,
August 2008 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences” A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but found to be a rare, benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma, treatable by surgery.
7 citations
,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
5 citations
,
January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
95 citations
,
January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
29 citations
,
July 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The upper hair follicle is stable, while the lower part allows movement during hair growth.
June 2011 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
,
January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” Certain skin cells near the base of hair muscles may help renew and stabilize skin, possibly affecting skin disorder understanding.
7 citations
,
June 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Basement membrane changes in lichen planopilaris cause scarring and permanent hair loss.