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In this study, researchers re-evaluated biopsies from elderly patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and identified plasma cell and lymphocyte infiltrates as key histological indicators for diagnosis, observing that high-potency topical steroids effectively healed the lesions.

In this study of seborrhoeic dermatitis in pigmy goats, researchers found that the disease has chronic cycles of remission and relapse without clear infectious or nutritional causes, and corticosteroid treatment provided only temporary relief.

In this study, patients with lichen planopilaris showed higher prevalence of autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism compared to those with seborrheic dermatitis.

In this case report, a 75-year-old woman with a giant pilomatrixoma was found to have anemia and delirium, and her speech issues were later associated with schizophrenia.

Psychological factors play a significant role in developing alopecia areata.

This study found a significantly higher density of Demodex mites in sebaceous hyperplasia lesions compared to controls, suggesting a possible link between Demodex and the development of these skin lesions.

Body dysmorphia is common in women with PCOS, affecting their quality of life.

This case study reported that a 34-year-old woman with classic lichen planopilaris achieved disease remission after two months of hydroxychloroquine treatment following ineffective corticosteroid therapy.

This case highlights the importance of considering syphilis testing for patients with unusual symptoms like hair loss and hypopigmentation, emphasizing the diagnostic and management challenges in resource-limited settings.

This study found that topical diphenylcyclopropenone was effective in treating severe alopecia areata but had a high relapse rate and was often accompanied by side effects like eczema and lymphadenopathy.

This report discusses a case of pediatric trichotillomania, detailing its clinical presentation and distinguishing histopathological characteristics, ultimately diagnosing the condition in a 7-year-old boy with nonscarring alopecia.

This report highlights the use of trichoscopy in diagnosing tinea capitis in a 17-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus, revealing specific trichoscopic features like corkscrew hairs, which confirmed a fungal infection leading to successful treatment with terbinafine.

In this case report, a 64-year-old woman diagnosed with both NMOSD and SLE showed mild improvement in vision and recovered from thrombocytopenia after treatment with glucocorticoids and Rituximab, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for overlapping autoimmune disorders.

This study documented that dermatophytosis was highly prevalent in Basra's cats, particularly affecting males and cats under nine months, with lesions most frequent on ears, face, and abdomen.

This case study documented the first known instance of biopsy-confirmed lichen planopilaris occurring after hairline-lowering surgery in a patient without prior history, highlighting a potential complication where surgical trauma may trigger immune-mediated hair loss.

In this prospective observational study of 96 dermatomyositis patients, 47 showed scalp involvement, with significant symptoms like scalp inflammation, itching, and hair loss linked to myositis-specific antibodies. The study highlighted unique dermatopathological features in the scalp and emphasized the considerable morbidity caused by scalp dermatomyositis.

This case report details the development of a psoriasiform rash and inflammatory alopecia in a 29-year-old man with severe atopic dermatitis following dupilumab treatment. The authors observed hair regrowth and eczema control after discontinuing dupilumab and beginning treatment with abrocitinib.

This review discusses trichotillomania's clinical features, prevalence, and treatment options, highlighting the potential benefits of behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy but reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the demographic, dermatologic, clinical, and psychodynamic aspects of trichotillomania, exploring its potential link to anxiety but reports no new clinical findings.

This study reviews the epidemiology of alopecia areata in the UK, focusing on its links to mental health comorbidities, autoimmune/atopic associations, and common infection incidences.

This case report describes a rare instance of a patient with anorexia nervosa who was subsequently diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms.

This review discusses trichotillomania, its diagnosis, prevalence, potential brain abnormalities, and current treatment options, and offers no new clinical findings.

This case report describes reversible hair loss in a patient taking aripiprazole, suggesting this side effect may be common among psychotropic medications.

In this study, researchers found significant neuropsychiatric complications from dengue infection, such as anxiety, depression, and even mania, during acute and recovery phases, linked to inflammatory responses and potential direct viral effects on the central nervous system.

This case report illustrates that false-positive antibodies for Ehrlichia species may occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

This article discusses monilethrix, a rare human hair dysplasia caused by mutations in hair keratins, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study highlights a case of trichotillomania with trichophagia in a 7-year-old girl, illustrating the medical complications and need for awareness and collaborative management of this condition, often misdiagnosed due to stigma.

This case report describes successful treatment of generalized trichodysplasia spinulosa with leflunomide in a patient undergoing immunosuppressive therapy following solid organ transplantation.

This case report describes the successful treatment of scedosporiosis-induced cellulitis with voriconazole and intermittent pneumatic compression in a 72-year-old Portuguese woman.

A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.