March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
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May 2019 in “Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica” Hair tourniquet syndrome in infants can be treated successfully with immediate hair removal.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
March 2022 in “Ophthalmology Journal” A woman's rare benign eyelid tumor was correctly identified through detailed tissue analysis.
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December 2017 in “Acta biomedica scientifica” Women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
August 2024 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” Barbershops should prioritize safe, responsible scalp care and refer clients to dermatologists when needed.
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January 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” 5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.
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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.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
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June 2023 in “American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology” A child died from eating hair, causing severe stomach blockages and infection.
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
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September 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
November 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Telogen effluvium is a common, often temporary hair loss caused by stress and other factors, and it's hard to pinpoint and treat.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
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February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
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August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
May 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss are being developed.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
October 2022 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Most children with rapid hair loss had a known cause, with stress and illness being top triggers, and treatments showed similar improvement.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Female hair loss can be diagnosed using specific trichoscopy criteria.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.