research Chronic Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia syndrome with coexisting palmoplantar keratoderma treated with acitretin
A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome
Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
research BH13 Is this dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in a White child?
The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
research Atrichia with papular lesions in Syrian siblings exposing global diagnostic challenges in genetic alopecia: A rare case report
Atrichia with papular lesions causes irreversible hair loss from infancy and is often misdiagnosed.
research 494 Congenital generalized hypertrichosis with a copy number variation on chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research A mutation in the hair matrix and cuticle keratin KRTHB5 gene causes ectodermal dysplasia of hair and nail type
A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
research Patterns of noncicatricial alopecia in children: a cross-sectional study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research Congenital triangular alopecia - A case report
Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) associates with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, increased trabeculation, curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research Clouston syndrome: A complete genotype–Phenotype correlation after four decades and six generations
Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
research AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT INHERITANCE OF ALOPECIA CONGENITA WITH KERATOSIS PALMO-PLANTARIS
research Trichoscopic Patterns of Scalp Dermatoses: An Observational Cross-sectional Study
Trichoscopic patterns often overlap in scalp disorders, so dermatologists need to stay updated.
research Short anagen syndrome in a girl with curly dark hair and consanguineous parents
A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
research Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair: a report of a new family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research Research on Keratins Reveals Unexpected Link Between Hair Disorders and Dental Decay
Mutations in keratin genes may link hair disorders to dental decay.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
research Trichodynia Revisited
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
research Familial Uncombable Hair Syndrome: Ultrastructural Hair Study and Response to Biotin
Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
research Kerion caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in an infant
A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
research Childhood onset trichotillomania: a retrospective analysis of 78 cases visiting tertiary general hospital
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp and may have other mental health issues.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa associated with chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia
Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
research The fretful child with swollen appendage: Mitten the Insidious
A child's toe was saved from a rare condition where hair tightly wrapped around it by performing surgery.
research Satoyoshi Syndrome: Difficult to find or treat?
Satoyoshi Syndrome is hard to diagnose and treat due to its rarity and complex symptoms.
research The SAHA Syndrome
SAHA syndrome links oily skin, acne, excess hair, and hair loss in women, similar to PCOS.
research Dramatic and persistent loss of eyelashes
If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.