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September 2021 in “Cutis” Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Cutis” Some breast cancer treatments, like taxanes, can cause long-term hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Cutis” Scalp rolling might help regrow hair in people with a hair loss condition called Alopecia Areata.
Higher bad cholesterol levels are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
Tofacitinib helped a woman with total-body hair loss grow her hair back.
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
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