9 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
9 citations,
August 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
22 citations,
April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
5 citations,
August 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Sorafenib can cause delayed skin problems, so patients need careful monitoring.
August 2021 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
139 citations,
July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
34 citations,
October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
17 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Research” Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
6 citations,
October 1997 in “CNS Drugs” Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.
4 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
July 2019 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Removing a testicular tumor in a dog reduced its aggressive behavior and skin problems.
April 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
October 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” Childhood cancer diagnosis leads to long-term physical and emotional health issues in parents.
December 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” COVID-19 recovery can lead to temporary hair loss called telogen effluvium.
109 citations,
November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
87 citations,
December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
62 citations,
October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
56 citations,
March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
35 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
32 citations,
April 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with psoriasis are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than those without psoriasis.
28 citations,
May 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.
26 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
26 citations,
March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
14 citations,
August 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
12 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of dermatology” Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.