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This case study reported that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can initially present as patchy non-scarring alopecia, potentially misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of thorough examination.

In this case report, a 28-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced successful hair growth following follicular unit extraction (FUE), with no recurrence observed over a 1-year follow-up.

This paper presents a case of scalp sarcoidosis with systemic involvement and notes the importance of dermoscopy in its diagnosis, along with a literature review of 46 alopecia-inducing sarcoidosis cases.

In this observational study, dermoscopy was found to be a useful tool in diagnosing lichen planopilaris among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia.

In this study, 70 patients with alopecia areata who received intralesional triamcinolone showed a significant reduction in black dots, yellow dots, broken hair, and tapering hair, while achieving a 60% success rate in hair regrowth.

This case report describes a 17-year-old girl with telogen effluvium and severe hair loss following a suspected COVID-19 infection and a history of similar episodes since childhood.

In this case report, narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare instance of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, a variant of lichen planopilaris, as investigated through non-invasive imaging techniques.

This article describes the first reported case of isolated linear discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp, suggesting it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of linear scarring alopecia.

Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.

In this case report, a 58-year-old man's 30-year undiagnosed pruritic rash in the pubic area was successfully treated with topical ketoconazole after being identified as white piedra using a Wood lamp.

This review summarizes the main trichoscopic findings for diagnosing common hair and scalp disorders, but reports no new clinical results.

This case report suggests that regular use of antifungal shampoo might obscure clinical indicators of Trichophyton tonsurans tinea capitis in healthy adults, necessitating detailed diagnostic approaches like histopathology and dermoscopy.

This case report describes a young male with trachyonychia with associated hypertrophic cutaneous lichen planus, reticular oral lichen planus, and nail lichen planus. The diagnosis was aided by dermoscopy and histopathology, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment and prognosis.

This study found that in Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, dermoscopic evaluations can supplement diagnoses, and transverse skin biopsy sections better assess hair follicle density and identify growth arrest phases compared to longitudinal sections.

In this study conducted at a tertiary dermatological clinic, researchers identified and described the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features of preclinical folliculitis keloidalis, including novel dermoscopic findings such as perifollicular scale, which was associated with fibrosis.

COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, and proper diagnosis by a specialist may be needed.

This study found that combining oral vitamin D with topical minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss more effectively than either treatment alone.

This paper highlights a case where a 2-year-old boy with temporal triangular alopecia was initially misdiagnosed with alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of dermoscopy for accurate early diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments.

This case report describes a young man with bilateral morphea en coup de sabre, which recurred after being quiescent, highlighting its association with previous head trauma and alopecia.

AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.

This article reviews androgenetic alopecia and its genetic and hormonal influences, treatment options like minoxidil and finasteride, and its potential associations with other health conditions, reporting no new clinical results.

Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.

In this study, researchers found that the management of alopecia areata in Poland is inadequate, despite following international guidelines, due to limited access to advanced treatments and insufficient use of severity assessments and psychosocial support.

This review summarizes the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features of keratoacanthoma and discusses treatment strategies, emphasizing dermoscopy's role in diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.

This review compiles current insights into alopecia areata's epidemiology, immune mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment options, including novel JAK inhibitors, and its severe psychosocial impact, while also highlighting emerging research areas.

This source reviews alopecia areata, highlighting its epidemiology, immune-related causes, diagnostic methods, and the shift in treatment with JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking the first disease-modifying options for this hair loss condition.

This study conducted at a Moroccan tertiary dermatology center describes the characteristics of pediatric lichen, highlighting that dermoscopy can improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying distinct patterns across clinical variants, with lichen sclerosus being the most frequent subtype among the children studied.

This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.

In this prospective study, patients with patchy alopecia areata showed significant dermoscopic improvement after three months of topical corticosteroid treatment, with a marked decrease in activity signs and increase in regrowth features.

This study reported that dermoscopy can aid in distinguishing secondary syphilis from other skin conditions by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, though there are no standardized criteria; further research is needed to confirm these findings.