January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.
October 2025 in “Electronic Theses and Dissertations Repository (University of Pisa)” Baricitinib effectively treated alopecia areata in 73% of patients, with minor metabolic changes and significant changes in inflammatory markers.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
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August 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Recognizing skin symptoms helps diagnose and treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
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March 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.
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September 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.