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The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
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69 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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March 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
17 citations,
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June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
12 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
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September 2020 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
58 citations,
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28 citations,
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
17 citations,
August 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
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1 citations,
January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
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170 citations,
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44 citations,
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