4 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatology” A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
10 citations
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February 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth in children, so use it carefully.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and assesses hair loss severity in androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Early treatment of hair-pulling disorder is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and scarring.
42 citations
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
32 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
54 citations
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November 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Generalized trichoepitheliomas with hair loss may indicate myasthenia gravis.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
41 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
3 citations
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December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
May 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare genetic hair disorders.
24 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.
Trichotillomania treatment is improving with new therapies, but challenges like stigma and lack of training remain.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
63 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil use increases facial hair growth in females, more in older users.
5 citations
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May 2015 in “JRSM open” If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
July 2002 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” Hair growth issues can be linked to genetics, diseases, or medications, and new treatments are being developed.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
43 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.