69 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Autologous epidermal cell suspensions speed up healing and reduce complications in skin lesion treatment but have limited impact on cosmetic outcomes.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
8 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” The man's scalp condition improved significantly with daily use of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injecting hyaluronidase into the artery is effective for treating skin death and hair loss caused by hyaluronic acid fillers.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports” Hair transplants are usually safe but can rarely cause scalp AVF, which can be effectively treated with surgery or endovascular methods.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Thick scalp melanoma can be hard to diagnose because it often looks like other skin conditions.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Chronic burn scars may lead to scalp skin issues, so doctors should consider this when diagnosing.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Timely treatment and prevention are crucial to avoid serious complications in hair transplants.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Scalp abscesses can occur after hair loss treatments and may be caused by Mycobacterium abscessus.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Complete removal of large scalp nevi is recommended to prevent complications.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Stopping gefitinib improved scalp condition in a woman with lung cancer.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors improved alopecia areata by modulating immune responses and boosting hair growth.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδT cells can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JAK inhibitors improve hair growth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy types.
September 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's leg lesion was a fungal infection that improved with antifungal medication but kept coming back before finally clearing up after 5 years.