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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.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPS1 loss in balding scalp areas contributes to hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
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January 1996 It's hard to tell male pattern baldness from other types because symptoms can be similar.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatments.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
May 2025 in “Barongko Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan” Public education and support can change negative views about baldness.
June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Changing hair follicle identity could potentially reverse balding.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis often experience male-pattern baldness.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Balding men seen as older, less attractive, and less confident.
May 2012 in “Scientific American” New app improves storm surge predictions; advances in baldness treatment show potential but require time.
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July 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin improved hair growth and combability in one child with uncombable hair syndrome.
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July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
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December 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
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November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Young men with scalp psoriasis and hair loss fears may develop compulsive scalp behaviors needing attention.
July 2024 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” The babassu fiber exfoliating product for hair loss should be stored in a cool place to stay effective.
The man has patchy hair loss likely due to alopecia areata.