July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reported on a 6-year-old boy with frictional alopecia in the lower limbs, likely linked to his habit of cross-legged sitting and occasional rubbing, highlighting the condition's rarity in pediatric cases and emphasizing the need for further research in this age group.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this report, a unique female presentation of IFAP syndrome is described, featuring musculoskeletal contractures but no photophobia, highlighting the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes and prevent disability.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution and highlights diagnostic features, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the value of trichoscopy and histology in diagnosis.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
This literature review explores the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for various non-androgenic types of alopecia, finding it to be a promising alternative for these conditions despite the need to establish optimal dosing for different demographics.