SLE patients experience hair loss similar to telogen effluvium, with hair damage and immune activity at hair follicles.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating severe alopecia and related symptoms.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.
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January 2021 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny (1959)” The article discusses various treatments for different types of non-scarring hair loss.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
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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.
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January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
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November 1953 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document discusses various challenging skin conditions and their treatments.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 4-year-old girl with a rare lupus condition was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids, leading to full recovery and hair regrowth.
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January 2025 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Deucravacitinib helped regrow hair and reduce plaques in a woman with discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
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December 2019 in “Lupus” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated a woman's lupus skin issues and hair loss.
March 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
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March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
October 2024 in “Journal of Dental Sciences” Effective treatments for discoid lupus erythematosus are needed, as current options are unsatisfactory and off-label.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.