research Pathologic Quiz Case: Unexplained Hair Loss—1 Boy, 2 Cats, and 1 Dog
The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
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30 / 750 results research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research Seventy-five-year-old man with unexplained weight loss and alopecia
A 75-year-old man lost weight, hair, and nails due to severe stomach and intestine inflammation.
research Tinea Capitis Presenting as Diffuse Hair Loss and Significance of Trichoscopy: Four Case Reports
Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
research Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma and improves with gentler hair care.
research Diffuse hair loss associated with hyperprolactinaemia: report of three cases
High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
research Iron and hair loss in women; what is deficiency? This is the real question!
Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
research Two cases of stroke associated with the use of finasteride，an approved drug for male-pattern hair loss in Japan
Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
research Nutritional factors and hair loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
research Abnormal fingerprints and immigration delay disease
Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
research Diffuse pattern essential syphilitic alopecia: an unusual form of secondary syphilis
Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.
research Ambiguous alopecia in a 36-year-old woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
research Nonspecific diffuse alopecia as a single manifestation of syphilis infection: clinical and trichoscopic features
Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
research Idiopathic isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency combined with testicular germ cell tumor: Case report
A potential link exists between unexplained hormone deficiency, hair loss, and testicular tumors, suggesting thorough screening is needed.
research Unusual Presentation of Childhood Leukemia With Vaginal Bleeding: A Case Report
Leukemia should be considered in teens with unexplained bleeding.
research Fever of unknown origin in a male patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
research 19-Year-Old Female with Hair Thinning and Heavy Periods
Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
research Correlation between Serum Ferritin and Haemoglobin Level in Females with Hair Fall Count in Females with Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in women with chronic hair shedding.
research Painful, Unexplained Peripheral Neuropathy? Think Thallium Toxicity
If someone has unexplained nerve pain and hair loss, doctors should check for thallium poisoning.
research Letters to Dermatology
Stopping forehead irritation and using hydrocortisone helped a man's skin, Martinique has lower melanoma rates, a man had an allergy to a specific antifungal, another had unexplained cysts, certain drugs can cause skin reactions without always being interrelated, a link between Fanconi anemia and a skin condition was suggested, high levels of a certain protein may play a role in a type of psoriasis, and there's a need to study the connection between scalp pain and hair loss.
research Gulf War Symptoms Remain Puzzling
The cause of Gulf War veterans' symptoms is still unknown.
research Essential syphilitic alopecia revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a common, temporary hair loss condition often affecting young women.
research Alopecia associated with syringomas
The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
research Possible relationship between chronic telogen effluvium and changes in lead, cadmium, zinc, and iron total blood levels in females: A case-control study
Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Severe Iron Deficiency Is Associated with a Reduced Conception Rate in Female Rats
Severe iron deficiency lowers fertility in female rats.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?
PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
research Gloriosa superba poisoning mimicking an acute infection- a case report
Gloriosa superba poisoning can mimic severe tropical infections and cause rapid hair loss.
research Lisinopril-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
research Skin Sceneries of Thyroid Disorders and Impact of Thyroid on Different Skin Diseases: A Scoping Review Focused on Pediatric Patients
Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.