February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδTregs can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and may help regrow hair.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Long-term baricitinib treatment can lead to significant scalp hair regrowth in patients initially showing only eyebrow or eyelash regrowth.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Clear guidance and encouragement for in-person medical care are needed for hair and scalp disorders.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
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December 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adiponectin reduces hair pigmentation and affects hair growth signals.
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
As people age, certain enzymes in scalp glands decrease, affecting hair health.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research suggests that SFRP2 and PTGDS proteins might be indicators of female pattern hair loss and could contribute to hair loss.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reducing the dose of Baricitinib to 2mg led to a loss of hair regrowth benefits in nearly half of the patients by Week-104.
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September 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Newborns with hair loss and red, scaly skin need thorough skin checks to find the cause and treatment.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Pregnant women with blisters should be checked for bullous impetigo.
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January 2013 in “Stem cell discovery” Researchers created a cell line from a hair follicle to study hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stimulating OR10J1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
Human placental extract effectively and safely improves melasma, ulcers, and alopecia areata.
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August 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
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April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a high-power triple-wavelength diode laser (810, 940, and 1060 nm) for treating facial hirsutism, inflammatory follicular disorders, and aesthetic concerns in individuals with darker skin types. Conducted at the Escallent Institute of Lasers & Aesthetic Medicine in India, the study involved adults with skin type IV. Results showed a significant hair reduction of 82.9% ± 15.4% and a mean improvement of 3.4 ± 0.4 out of 4 on the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, indicating a 50%-75% improvement. No adverse events were reported, suggesting the laser's efficacy and safety for these applications.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Scalp cooling might reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but evidence is weak and other treatments are being tested.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
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September 1968 in “PubMed” Hot comb use can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp.