This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
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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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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe alopecia areata in a 14-year-old girl.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of female hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with scalp fungus improved after 2 months of treatment.
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
January 2006 in “The Year book of dermatology”
June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Dermoscopy can quickly and reliably distinguish Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata by identifying specific hair patterns.
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September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
Botulinum toxin A helped stop hair loss and grow new hair in mice.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur in the area where hair was taken for a transplant.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
January 2019 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Alopecia triangular temporal is a rare condition with unclear causes and treatment, but trichoscopy helps in diagnosis.
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January 2020 in “International journal of trichology” Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
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May 2003 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” A new classification and scoring system is needed for alopecia areata to better assess severity.
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October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
February 2011 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe alopecia areata with good safety and effectiveness.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
February 2007 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions have distinct features and causes.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Early intervention in patch-type alopecia may prevent progression to more severe forms by targeting immune pathways and preserving keratin.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Botulinum toxin type A did not help regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.
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January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.