20 citations,
April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
25 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections increase hair density and diameter in female androgenetic alopecia patients.
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6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
129 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “International journal of trichology” Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
3 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
11 citations,
December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is becoming essential for diagnosing skin conditions and is expected to be a standard tool for dermatologists.
25 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
74 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
91 citations,
August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
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.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
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.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Wearing a wig caused a skin condition to develop in a woman with hair loss.
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
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42 citations,
July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Topical tretinoin 0.025% cream is an effective treatment for Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in children.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.