6 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
7 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
2 citations
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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.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
101 citations
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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.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Uncombable hair syndrome is linked to Zellweger syndrome.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Practice and Research” Bitemporal alopecia often occurs with other hair conditions and can help predict and monitor these issues.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” People with cleft lip and palate often have respiratory problems.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Scientific reports” Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety, healthcare workers need mental support, common bacteria cause hospital UTIs, telehealth for heart failure needs research, kids' screen time has increased, pregnant teens are mostly okay with their body image, diagnosing post-surgery tuberculosis is hard, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID symptoms, and psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Surgery to fix a broken upper arm bone can sometimes lead to nerve damage.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
19 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.