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July 2012 in “BMJ” In this case report, a woman initially misdiagnosed with rosacea was later correctly diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia after further examination and treated with oral finasteride and hydroxychloroquine to stabilize her condition.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that black and Hispanic women had higher odds of self-reported alopecia areata compared to white women, highlighting potential racial disparities in the condition's occurrence.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study detailed the implementation of an autonomous AI device in an NHS skin cancer pathway, showing that it achieved a sensitivity of 97.3% for diagnosing skin cancers and exceeded sensitivity targets compared to specialists with a negative predictive value over 99.7%.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed wig prescribing practices for alopecia at a single center and found a high demand for wigs, especially acrylic ones, and noted significant funding discrepancies between different regions, emphasizing their importance in managing patient wellbeing on the NHS.