178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
150 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
95 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
35 citations
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
27 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
27 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hair care practices in African American girls can lead to scalp and hair issues.
25 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Adding zinc to pyrithione zinc improves its effectiveness against scalp conditions like dandruff.
22 citations
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May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Doctors should suggest hair replacement based on personal needs and stress scalp cleanliness to avoid skin problems.
20 citations
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
13 citations
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February 1999 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss increases between July and October, possibly due to UV light, and factors like skin type, hair color, and density may affect this. Dandruff can worsen hair loss conditions.
11 citations
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July 2024 in “Cancers” Preventing and managing skin issues from cancer treatment is crucial, especially in high UV areas like Australia and New Zealand.
9 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of dermatology” Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” It's important to tell the difference between hair casts, pseudocasts, and nits.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Upadacitinib cleared scalp alopecia areata in three patients and also improved atopic dermatitis with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Children's skin diseases and treatments differ from adults and require specific approaches.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
March 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
Combining physiotherapy and herbal remedies can effectively treat scalp disorders.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
Visible lesions are not always needed to diagnose tinea capitis.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
July 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Keshohills hair oil effectively reduces hair loss and treats dandruff.
May 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Healthy hair and scalp depend on overall body health.
A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.