April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
June 2022 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Finasteride can cause lasting skin lightening in women.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
19 citations,
October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
57 citations,
January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.
April 2019 in “Dermatology reports” A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
24 citations,
March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
6 citations,
May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
78 citations,
October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Berkala ilmu kedokteran/Journal of the medical sciences” A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
49 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology” SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.
24 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of natural science, biology and medicine” Tinea capitis is common among Kolkata school children, especially boys, and hygiene doesn't greatly impact infection rates.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
466 citations,
August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Rosacea is a skin condition with unclear causes, classified into four subtypes.
36 citations,
July 2014 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
1 citations,
September 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.
1 citations,
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
9 citations,
September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
11 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.