7 citations,
May 1996 in “PubMed” Milia en plaque can be caused by skin damage, tumors, or external factors.
5 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Granulomatous alopecia may be a distinct subtype of alopecia areata.
5 citations,
March 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis of basaloid follicular hamartoma is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Hanyang Medical Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New skin imaging, teledermatology, and AI could become key in future dermatology care.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Pakistan veterinary journal” Hyaluronic acid filler injections can quickly and effectively treat canine entropion for 6-8 months without surgery.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Archiv Euromedica” Topical treatment is recommended for Folliculitis decalvans in pregnant women.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Saudi journal of medicine” PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant surgeons need to recognize different scalp conditions that look like common hair loss to choose the right treatment and avoid mistakes.
1 citations,
March 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss in women can be due to hormones or aging.
1 citations,
November 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgeons must understand the differences between CTE and FPHL for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Children with alopecia areata have more exclamation mark hairs and fewer yellow dots than adults.
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.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
January 2023 in “Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences” A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
October 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.
January 2022 in “Autopsy and Case Reports” A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Rare ovarian tumors can cause increased male hormones in postmenopausal women; surgery is an effective treatment.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.