16 citations,
May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
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.
14 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
12 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
8 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
5 citations,
September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
3 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Start with 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide for scalp alopecia areata and increase if needed.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” LC-OCT is a useful noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata.
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Better tools are needed to assess alopecia effectively.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
January 2011 in “Journal of Diagnosis and Therapy on Dermato-venereology” Genetics, low estrogen, and low iron levels contribute to female hair loss, with specific scalp signs indicating severity.
196 citations,
June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for early diagnosis and monitoring of nail diseases.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Life” Dermoscopy can help assess the severity of chronic radiation-induced skin damage in head and neck cancer patients.
73 citations,
April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
14 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
January 2023 in “Indian journal of pharmacy practice” Over-the-counter cosmetic creams can cause skin damage on the face that is visible under dermoscopy and confirmed by tissue analysis.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” Alopecia areata shows various signs on the skin that aid in diagnosis and prognosis, with certain features indicating more severe disease.
245 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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.
76 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata.
42 citations,
January 2008 in “Dermatology” Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.