February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
Cicatricial alopecia can progress to complete hair loss, making diagnosis and management difficult.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
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February 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
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March 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Anti-TNF therapy can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
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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.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
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January 2003 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic corticosteroids can cause unusual skin issues in people with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
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March 1982 in “Journal of Infection” Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Brazilian Keratin Treatment can cause skin reactions like redness and scaling, possibly due to formaldehyde.
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October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
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October 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
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January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Leech therapy effectively treated a young girl's patchy hair loss with minimal complications.
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
January 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Personalized homeopathy led to significant hair regrowth and improved scalp health in alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hair extensions can worsen scalp conditions and should be avoided in those with alopecia.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
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.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.