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In this report, two adult cases of tinea capitis with unusual symptoms like pustules and non-scarring alopecia were diagnosed based on clinical and pathological findings, and successfully treated with oral Griseofulvin and topical luliconazole cream.

This review highlights that obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors are increasingly encountered in dermatology, often going undetected, and emphasizes the role of dermatologists in early identification and interdisciplinary treatment to address both physical and psychological aspects for improved outcomes.

In this prospective observational study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia was the most common hair disorder among patients at a South Indian tertiary care center, predominantly affecting males, while telogen effluvium showed significant improvement after 3 months, highlighting stress as a key modifiable risk factor.

This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed radiation-induced alopecia after a neurointerventional procedure, with dermoscopy revealing specific hair and scalp patterns that helped diagnose this rare complication. The findings highlight the importance of dermoscopy in distinguishing RIA from other alopecic disorders in children.

Among female patients experiencing hair loss, this study found telogen effluvium to be the most common type, significantly linked to low ferritin levels, while traction alopecia was more prevalent among those wearing headscarves.

This case report describes a 6-year-old girl diagnosed with the rare concurrence of monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, characterized by sparse, brittle hair, who showed minimal clinical improvement with low-dose oral and topical minoxidil treatment.

This study observed that 78.3% of patients with alopecia areata exhibited nail changes detectable by dermoscopy, notably nail pitting, in contrast to 14.2% of healthy controls, with these changes significantly associated with disease severity, age, and duration.

This report highlights a case where dermoscopic observation of corkscrew hairs in a young woman led to the diagnosis of trichotillomania, emphasizing its role in distinguishing this psychiatric disorder from other forms of non-scarring alopecia and highlighting the importance of timely intervention.

This review discusses folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, highlighting its diagnostic criteria and therapeutic strategies based on disease staging, but does not report new clinical findings.

This study highlights that dermoscopy is an essential, non-invasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata, with various dermoscopic patterns associated with disease severity and activity, but also emphasizes the need for improved topical therapies and standardized criteria, especially for diverse populations.

In this case study, researchers reported a rare instance of trichofolliculoma on the scalp in a 31-year-old male with constriction band syndrome, marking the first known association with amniotic band syndrome.

Single-needle radiofrequency is effective and safe for treating facial sebaceous hyperplasia.

In this study, researchers developed non-invasive methods to monitor hair shaft, melanin, and collagen dynamics in C57BL/6 mice across different hair follicle cycle phases, supporting non-invasive research in hair loss treatment development.

This case study described the diagnosis of a trichofolliculoma in a 56-year-old woman, emphasizing its dermoscopic features and histological aspects that confirmed the tumor type, with no recurrence observed after excision.

In this case report, a nine-year-old boy with an unusual scalp nodule was found to have trichofolliculoma, a rare skin tumor, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis in children and using dermoscopy and histopathology for accurate identification and treatment.

This article discusses the characteristics, diagnosis, and clinical presentation of different variants of lichen planopilaris on the scalp, with emphasis on cicatricial alopecia and the importance of clinical and trichoscopic monitoring; it presents no new clinical results.

This article reports a case of late onset linear and unilateral basaloid follicular hamartoma in an elderly male, highlighting the clinical presentation, histopathological findings, and planned treatment approach.

This report describes a rare case of eyelash overgrowth and eyelid irritation in a woman treated with erlotinib for lung adenocarcinoma, highlighting a potential side effect of the drug.

In this case report, a 68-year-old Caucasian woman with Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid experienced scarring alopecia, which was effectively managed using intralesional betamethasone and topical mometasone furoate, suggesting this rare condition may be underdiagnosed in scarring alopecia cases.

This study highlights two cases of Mudichood dermatosis in Pune, Maharashtra, suggesting the condition may occur outside its typical geographic range due to hair management practices causing friction.

This study observed that dermoscopy is a useful technique for distinguishing between infundibular keratinising acanthoma and follicular cysts in dogs, with specific dermoscopic features noted for each.

This case series found that trichoscopy and biopsy of the scalp in individuals with skin of color identified concurrent lichen planopilaris and female androgenic alopecia, highlighting the importance of comprehensive scalp evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

This study highlights that traumatic anserine folliculosis is a benign condition often seen in young males, which can be diagnosed without invasive biopsies using clinical examination and dermoscopy.

This study found that female pattern hair loss was present in 12.5% of PCOS patients examined, with most cases in younger women, highlighting early detection and management importance.

This case series reports the specific dermoscopic features observed in two patients with syphilitic alopecia, highlighting alopecic patches with empty hair follicles and other distinguishing characteristics that may aid in differentiating it from other hair disorders.

This study reports a rare case of follicular porokeratosis in a diabetic woman, suggesting a potential association with diabetes mellitus in addition to its known presentation with keratotic papules and scalp alopecia.

This study evaluated the effect of 308 nm excimer laser on alopecia areata, reporting that among 34 patches treated, 13% showed excellent response and 67% demonstrated moderate to good response, as assessed by dermoscopic indicators of disease remission and regrowth.

In this case report, a 53-year-old woman with Little-Graham-Piccardi-Lassueur-Syndrome responded well to a treatment regimen of hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, and other therapies, effectively halting the progression of this rare dermatosis characterized by alopecia and hyperkeratotic eruptions.

In this randomized controlled trial at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, researchers observed that liquid nitrogen cryotherapy increased hair regrowth by 60% in alopecia areata patients, significantly outperforming alternative treatments, which achieved 40% regrowth.

This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic anserine folliculosis in children, highlighting its distinct skin features and suggesting tretinoin cream as an effective remedy.