4 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document discusses a condition causing hair loss after surgery and a type of rosacea affecting the nose, with treatments including surgery and laser therapy.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” USB videodermatoscopes are a practical and affordable alternative for diagnosing skin conditions.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may be safer.
An automated system can accurately classify hair disorders using image analysis.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ophiasis mainly affects females, lasts longer, and has lower regrowth rates, with a new classification system helping predict treatment response.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Ayurvedic treatments may help improve hair health and growth.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Some patients on Baricitinib for alopecia areata lost response, often linked to longer and more severe initial conditions.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral baricitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have a lower quality of life than AA patients.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Integrin alpha-6 and p63 proteins may play a role in hair loss and are important for hair growth and maintenance.
Fungal infections like ringworm affect skin, hair, and nails in humans and animals, requiring culture for diagnosis and specific treatments.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
16 citations
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” UV dermoscopy helps detect white hairs in children more effectively.
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December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The most common causes of hair loss in Jordanian children are fungal infections, autoimmune hair loss, and hair shedding after fever, with zinc deficiency also being a notable cause.
26 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce hormones and have a system similar to a brain-body communication network.
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.