158 citations
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Environmental factors can trigger alopecia areata in identical twins.
October 2023 in “Case Reports” A man with a new type of male pattern hair loss that affects the back of the head responded well to common hair loss treatments.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
35 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “PubMed” A woman had temporary hair loss after scalp surgery, which is a rare but self-healing condition that surgeons should recognize to avoid wrong treatment.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
September 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.
July 2019 in “Medical Science and Discovery” Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay frontal fibrosing alopecia progression in postmenopausal women.
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February 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” Thai males with hair loss have lower hair density in the occipital scalp compared to other Asians.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Visual signs are crucial for accurately diagnosing and treating different types of hair loss in Black patients.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.
July 2024 in “Iranian journal of pathology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects women over 50, causing hair loss and specific skin changes.
June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy is essential for early detection and monitoring of female-pattern hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Trichoscopy helps monitor changes and detect issues after hair transplants.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The infant's hair loss resolved naturally by 20 months without treatment.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia, showing increased vellus hairs, empty follicles, and fibrosis with severity.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
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September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Children with alopecia areata have different trichoscopic features than adults, including more empty follicular openings and pigtail hairs.
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
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.