9 citations,
August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
8 citations,
March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The near-naked hairless mutation causes hair loss but is not due to a mutation in the hairless gene itself.
6 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
6 citations,
May 1987 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
5 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a major concern, but various treatments show promise in preventing and reversing it.
5 citations,
March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
3 citations,
February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial” Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
1 citations,
July 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Lamotrigine can cause hair loss.
September 2024 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Radiation from a medical procedure caused temporary hair loss, but hair regrew with treatment.
September 2024 in “Journal of Anatomy and Histopathology” Miliacin helps damaged hair follicles grow new hair faster.
Microneedling with Triamcinolone acetonide is an effective, less invasive, and safe alternative to direct injections for treating alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found certain scalp biopsy features can help tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss even when typical immune cells are not seen.
December 2022 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
October 2019 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome after showing symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and skin changes.
March 2018 in “Gazi medical journal” Adults with Beta Thalassemia Major are more likely to have skin, hair, and nail disorders.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
August 2022 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Advancements in skin treatment and wound healing include promising gene therapy, 3D skin models, and potential new therapies.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A child with skin and tooth symptoms was found to have a genetic mutation causing cardiocutaneous syndrome, leading to heart problems.