13 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology” Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.
45 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
10 citations,
August 2016 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” Tocilizumab therapy may cause skin and hair conditions like halo naevi, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
9 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
7 citations,
November 2006 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn with congenital syphilis had unusual hair loss possibly caused by the infection.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.
5 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
4 citations,
May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” EPDS is a rare, chronic scalp condition that's hard to treat and needs better awareness for improved outcomes.
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
62 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.
55 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
32 citations,
January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
17 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
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.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
32 citations,
August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
11 citations,
November 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women's hair grows faster and thicker than men's, but hair growth slows for both genders with pattern hair loss.
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.
75 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
1 citations,
May 2024 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
18 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
2 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.