January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
61 citations,
October 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.
97 citations,
July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
July 2021 in “Advances in laboratory medicine” Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat epidermal cysts.
October 2019 in “Academic medicine” The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
December 2019 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” A new method can almost perfectly distinguish adenomyosis from similar conditions using blood tests.
6 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” The article concludes that careful examination is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of a rare scalp condition in an Aboriginal Canadian teenager.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical chemistry” The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
54 citations,
June 2018 in “Nutrients” Early diagnosis and a strict gluten-free diet are crucial for children with celiac disease to improve symptoms.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
6 citations,
February 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
72 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Recognizing certain rashes can lead to earlier cystic fibrosis diagnosis and better outcomes.
11 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
7 citations,
October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
2 citations,
March 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease can cause scarring alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
33 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
29 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
12 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical & experimental ophthalmology” Demodex blepharitis can be mistaken for eyelid cancer, so careful diagnosis is crucial.
8 citations,
February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
6 citations,
August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.