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July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
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February 2022 in “Cureus” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The VQ-Dermato is a reliable French questionnaire for measuring quality of life in chronic skin disorder patients.
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September 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to Corexit dispersants during the oil spill cleanup was linked to increased respiratory and eye irritation symptoms in workers.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Healthcare workers in Turkey experienced more skin problems due to frequent handwashing and wearing masks and gloves during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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October 2000 in “Pediatrics in Review” The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Effective hair removal is crucial for better cosmetic results in forehead flap reconstruction, with laser hair removal being the preferred method.
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
Botulinum toxin shows promise for treating scalp sweating but not for hair growth.
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September 2023 in “Cosmetics” Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Both treatments work equally well for hair regrowth, but the lotion has fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
September 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Illite can effectively carry minoxidil for hair growth without causing scalp irritation.
Ritlecitinib is a new treatment for severe hair loss in people 12 and older.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Nutrients can help improve hair growth and thickness caused by pollution.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
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May 2020 in “Cureus” The conclusion is that treatments for Telogen Effluvium exist, but standard treatment guidelines are needed.
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March 2013 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” A woman's headache and hair loss were relieved by Botox injections.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
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August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.