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January 1970 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” Hair loss can be a key sign of a rare type of rickets when vitamin D treatment doesn't work and advanced tests aren't available.
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September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia can be caused by multicentric reticulohistiocytosis.
September 2025 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” Certain medicinal plants may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” More severe alopecia areata is linked to more follicular stelae, but not to treatment response.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.
March 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Low levels of zinc and ferritin may be linked to the severity of alopecia areata in Iraqi patients.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Laser therapy improved surgical scar healing in dogs.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
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September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of teledermatology to treat skin conditions in low-income areas, despite challenges like poor photo quality.
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October 2014 The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Computer-aided imaging system accurately measures baldness in Chinese women with hair loss.
243 citations
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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.
44 citations
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
18 citations
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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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August 2020 in “Clinical case reports” Isotretinoin was not effective in treating facial lichen planopilaris.
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May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
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October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.