Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
December 2024 in “Texila international journal of public health” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors cicatricial alopecias, reducing the need for biopsies.
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
November 2023 in “Laser therapy” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata in children.
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
March 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
March 2021 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” Trichoscopy helps diagnose scarring alopecia early and non-invasively.
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Excision and laser techniques can effectively treat acne keloidalis nuchae.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new benign nail tumor called onychoblastoma was identified.
June 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses allergic scalp contact dermatitis.
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
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March 1994 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
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December 2017 in “Acta biomedica scientifica” Women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience hair loss.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
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January 2011 in “Dermatology” A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.
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January 2014 in “The Pan African medical journal” Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
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February 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
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February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
August 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Vorasidenib can cause unusual hair growth.