17 citations
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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.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may help with severe hair loss, a new topical treatment could counteract hair thinning, and trichoscopy can diagnose hair-pulling disorder effectively.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Trichofolliculoma is a rare skin bump on the face or scalp.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses temporal triangular alopecia in children.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
46 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia found in 29% of TE or AGA patients, linked to psychological conditions.
26 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
May 2015 in “UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal” Behavioral therapies are more effective than drugs for treating trichotillomania.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
10 citations
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
October 2025 in “Diagnostics” Temporal triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-progressive hair loss condition.
January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily pulled, thin hair in kids but is harmless and temporary.
8 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
61 citations
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.
243 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
38 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
22 citations
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
7 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.