August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
January 2025 in “Diagnostics” 3D high-frequency ultrasound can help diagnose skin and hair conditions without invasive biopsies.
60 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
14 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Modified phenol peels effectively reduced stubborn skin pigmentation in patients with Lichen Planus Pigmentosus.
19 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Reflectance confocal microscopy may help diagnose trichofolliculoma by showing specific skin features.
61 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
January 2022 in “مجلة جامعة المجمعه للعلوم الصحية” A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
150 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
28 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
February 2024 in “Infection and drug resistance” Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new method combining dermoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy is more effective for evaluating vitiligo.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
4 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
42 citations,
January 2008 in “Dermatology” Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Adding PRP to minoxidil improves hair growth in male pattern baldness.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil boosts hair and nail growth speed.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Laser treatment, especially when combined with other therapies, is effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
96 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.