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July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
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February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Human hair follicle stem cells improve ovarian function in mice with damaged ovaries.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had non-scarring alopecia with fewer hair follicles, and direct immunofluorescence did not help identify lupus.
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November 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
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September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research/Journal of biomedical research” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” Lichen planopilaris can unusually affect only the face, causing pigmentation and scarring.
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January 2021 in “Pakistan journal of zoology” Red fox, golden jackal, and gray wolf hairs have similar features but differ in length, thickness, and inner structure.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” A patient had both chronic lupus and systemic scleroderma, requiring careful treatment to manage symptoms.
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” The document suggests using safer, plant-based hair products instead of harmful synthetic ones.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
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January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Syphilis chancres can be atypical, and fiber implantation for baldness is risky and often fails.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FFA and FAPD might be related or stages of the same disease.
March 2025 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Trichoscopy is crucial for accurately diagnosing fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution.
April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Sarcoptes mites cause severe skin issues in dogs, which can be fatal if untreated.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The man was diagnosed with lupus and improved with treatment.
June 2023 in “Journal for international medical graduates” Smoking increases the risk of hair loss, especially male pattern baldness.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
March 2022 in “Más dermatología” Chronic lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur together, but their connection is unclear.
May 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.