October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
Hair aging leads to color loss and reduced density, and dermatologists are key in treating it to improve quality of life.
April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC” Biphasic alopecia often leads to permanent hair loss and its progression varies widely among individuals.
June 2020 in “Medicinskij alfavit” Laser and cell treatments effectively help hair regrowth in people with focal alopecia.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
September 2017 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
10 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
June 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Alopecia causes patchy hair loss and can be diagnosed with new techniques; treatments like strong creams and contact immunotherapy can help.
4 citations,
October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In 2019, dermatology and venereology improved skin cancer imaging, advanced in treating skin conditions like psoriasis, and explored the skin microbiome's role in diseases.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
64 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
Melatonin and photobiomodulation are effective for treating Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs.
15 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
143 citations,
October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
86 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
48 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology” Hair pain is more common in women with hair loss, but it's not linked to the cause or severity of hair loss.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
18 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.