49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
19 citations
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March 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin disease in immunocompromised patients caused by a specific virus targeting hair follicle cells.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
175 citations
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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 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Trichoscopy is a cost-effective and non-invasive tool for diagnosing alopecia areata.
September 2001 in “Swiss Medical Forum ‒ Schweizerisches Medizin-Forum”
Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing scalp conditions without invasive procedures.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
January 2025 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” Early recognition and treatment of scalp demodicosis can prevent misdiagnosis and effectively resolve symptoms.
1 citations
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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.
178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지” Trichotillomania is more common in young females and often linked to stress and psychiatric conditions, with hair loss and increased catagen hair observed.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pilomatrixoma involves abnormal hair keratin production and cell death, causing debris and cysts.
2 citations
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September 1998 in “Der Hautarzt” A gene mutation causes a rare hereditary hair loss, offering potential for new treatments.
September 2022 in “TURKDERM” A rare benign skin nodule was found on the buttock, a unique location for this condition.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Trichodysplasia spinulosa virus protein can cause abnormal hair growth in mice.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Trichilemmal cysts can appear on children's eyelids and may be mistaken for other conditions.
33 citations
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 23-year-old man has a benign, non-progressive hair loss patch that doesn't respond to treatment but can be cosmetically treated.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Cureus” Pilomatricomas should be considered to avoid misdiagnosis in children with unusual skin tumors.
2 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
6 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.