26 citations
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
33 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and mental health issues, with limited treatment options.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
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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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May 1991 in “PubMed” Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
11 citations
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April 1993 in “PubMed” Human hair cells can change based on their environment, especially interactions with certain skin cells.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
17 citations
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
January 2022 in “Autopsy and Case Reports” A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
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September 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
34 citations
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December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
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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January 1997 in “Dermatology” Two siblings were diagnosed with Trichothiodystrophy, identified by brittle hair and low sulfur content.
2 citations
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June 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” A black pore on a man's cheek was a hair follicle tumor and was removed.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” A 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and treated with a topical cream.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for children with Trichothiodystrophy and hidden learning disorders.
5 citations
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May 2015 in “JRSM open” 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.
Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Trichoscopy is an effective, noninvasive method for early diagnosis of Female Pattern Hair Loss.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The trichogram is a practical, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for diagnosing female androgenetic alopecia.