15 citations,
July 1975 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Graham-Little syndrome causes scarring hair loss and skin bumps.
97 citations,
January 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare skin disorder with reddish-orange patches and thickened skin, needing better treatment understanding.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
20 citations,
February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
54 citations,
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
13 citations,
December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
59 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
3 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research/Journal of biomedical research” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
74 citations,
January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
30 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
19 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
15 citations,
September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chemical peels are effective and popular for treating men's skin issues, with some special considerations for their unique skin needs.
7 citations,
July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
13 citations,
April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
26 citations,
July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
26 citations,
February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Targeted anticancer therapies in children often cause skin side effects like rash and dry skin.
12 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Obesity is linked to various skin conditions and issues, and losing weight can improve these conditions.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Using animal names for skin conditions helps with learning and memory.