24 citations
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January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
21 citations
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September 2011 in “PubMed” Scalp hair folliculitis is hard to diagnose and treat due to various causes and complex classification.
19 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
19 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
13 citations
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
5 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association” A kidney transplant patient got a fungal infection from her dogs, but treatment improved her condition and hair grew back.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
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.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Shampoos with specific ingredients are effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” TNFα inhibitors are effective and well-tolerated for treating severe scalp cellulitis.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and treat dissecting cellulitis early, preventing scarring.
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp mainly affects Black males and requires early diagnosis and management.
The document says that Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, affects women less often and usually less severely, but early diagnosis and treatment are important.
88 citations
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April 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” KGS1 tablets improved skin and hair health.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
June 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Stem cell serum effectively treated hair loss caused by COVID-19.
35 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lipedematous scalp may be underdiagnosed and doesn't improve with finasteride.
2 citations
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September 2017 Hair and scalp diseases can affect hair transplant success in Asians, and managing them is crucial.
11 citations
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December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
187 citations
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
58 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.