research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research Effects of Topical Application of Astragalus Membranaceus in Spontaneous Alopecia Mice Model
Astragalus membranaceus helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss symptoms.
research An Ultrastructural Study on Corkscrew Hairs and Cigarette-Ash-Shaped Hairs Observed by Dermoscopy of Tinea Capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Alopecia in IL-10-Deficient Mouse Pups Is c-Kit-Dependent and Can Be Triggered by Iron Deficiency
Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
research Cladosporium Scalp Infection in an 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Swiss Cheese Appearance of Dilated Follicular Infundibula in Trichotillomania
The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
research Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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 Bubble Hair: A Report of Two Cases
Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant Identified by MHC Risk Haplotype Sequencing Reproduces Symptomatic Patched Hair Loss in Mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Trichoscopy as an Essential Diagnostic Technique for Hair and Scalp Disorders in Skin of Color: A Case-Control Study
Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders quickly and non-invasively.
research Dermoscopic Evaluation of Therapeutic Response to Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide effectively treats alopecia areata, as shown by significant improvements in hair regrowth and dermoscopic indicators.
research Dermoscopic Evaluation of Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
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.
research Dermatoscopic Features of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
research Braids or Ponytail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research Coexisting Trichorrhexis Nodosa and Pili Annulati: A Case Report of Hair Shaft Abnormalities in a Syrian Family
A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
research Hair Follicle Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells Stimulate Hair Growth in Transplanted Mice
Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.
research Monilethrix
A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
research Monilethrix in Pattern Distribution in Siblings: Diagnosis by Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Trichoscopic Patterns of Nonscarring Alopecia
Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Trichoscopy In Alopecia Areata And Trichotillomania
Trichoscopy can reliably distinguish between alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
research Patterns of Noncicatricial Alopecia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.