51 citations
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August 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
36 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Kids with early graying hair often have low levels of calcium, ferritin, and vitamin D3.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
24 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
18 citations
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June 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
18 citations
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May 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Korean men for at least 5 years, with V type responding better.
11 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
8 citations
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
7 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
6 citations
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
6 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
1 citations
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
1 citations
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February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Fresh plasma transfusions did not help treat Leiner disease in an infant.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
March 2024 in “Cutis” The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
November 2023 in “International surgery journal” A man's neck lump was a trichilemmal cyst, not cancer, and should be fully removed due to rare risk of becoming malignant.
June 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
January 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.