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July 2014 in “QJM” A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
July 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
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January 1989 Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
July 2025 in “SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences” Children with Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II may have severe dental issues that need a team of specialists for proper care.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Premature graying of hair is often linked with other health issues, but treatment with biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate is not very effective.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Older people often experience changes and problems with their hair.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
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March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
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January 1997 in “Medical Mycology” The fungus Piedraia hortae damages hair by slowly breaking down its layers, leading to long-lasting infection.