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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Researchers found a specific T cell receptor linked to severe drug reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome when patients take carbamazepine.
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May 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Identical p53 gene mutations in different cancers suggest the need for careful treatment.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with congenital triangular alopecia, a type of hair loss without skin changes, usually starting between ages 2-5, with no specific treatment.
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Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
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August 2018 in “Neurology and Therapy” Hair thinning is a common but generally mild and reversible side effect of teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis patients.
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October 2023 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Dupilumab significantly improved a 5-year-old girl's prurigo nodularis without side effects.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
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February 1996 in “Lancet” Some tuberculosis drugs may cause hair loss, but hair might regrow after treatment or changing the drugs.
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
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September 1993 in “Human psychopharmacology” Some antidepressants can cause rare hair loss, which can significantly affect patients' well-being.
July 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Intralesional Triamcinolone acetonide injections are safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and understand Discoid Lupus Erythematosus on the scalp by identifying specific patterns.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Misdiagnosis led to unnecessary treatment due to a genetic mutation affecting thyroid hormone resistance.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with telogen effluvium and scalp discomfort might have low vitamin B12 and could benefit from B12 supplements.
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January 2025 in “CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows eyebrow and eyelash hair in alopecia areata, with 50 mg being the best dose.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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September 2005 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
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April 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using tretinoin with triamcinolone acetonide helps treat alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Both fluoxetine and clomipramine effectively treat dog lick dermatitis, but fluoxetine works faster with lower recurrence, while clomipramine has fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Baricitinib may effectively treat both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenia.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
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