January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
This abstract discusses the classification of scarring alopecia, distinguishing it from secondary scarring alopecia and detailing its subtypes based on inflammation patterns and cells present during the disease's active phase, but reports no new clinical results.
54 citations
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January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and reviews its features, highlighting characteristic progression from keratosis pilaris in infancy to cicatricial alopecia in childhood.
17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses histologic findings in alopecia and emphasizes the importance of understanding normal follicular anatomy and cycles in transverse sections, without reporting new results.
35 citations
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January 2008 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This case report further supports the association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans with acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in scarring alopecia, stem cells are differentially localized, suggesting that both inner and outer root sheath stem cells, rather than just follicular bulge stem cells, are involved.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article appears to be a table of contents or navigation page for a journal, not presenting any new findings or research results.
41 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” This study described seven male patients and six female carriers of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, highlighting distinct dermatological and ophthalmic markers including follicular hyperkeratosis and corneal dystrophy.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old man with a unique association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a family with autosomal dominant transmission of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, with observed treatment refractoriness in multiple topical and systemic therapies.
27 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the SAFE System may improve follicular unit extraction by reducing follicle transection rates and broadening patient eligibility, with only minor adverse reactions reported.
18 citations
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March 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report presents a 28-year-old man with scarring alopecia unresponsive to topical treatments, alongside a family history of keratosis pilaris and unique curly scalp hair.
15 citations
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July 1975 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This article discusses aspects of Graham-Little syndrome, including follicular keratosis with cicatricial alopecia, and offers no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This article explains the FUE technique for hair transplantation, its associated risks and complications, and outlines a protocol for maxillofacial surgeons, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
11 citations
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January 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation effectively corrected postrhytidoplasty stigmas like visible scars or displaced hairlines, with high patient satisfaction and a low complication rate.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermato-Endocrinology” This study found that the scarring folliculitis type of acne inversa in the Chinese population is associated with specific histopathological features and a higher prevalence of smoking and occupational exposure.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that both FUE and FUT methods are equally effective in producing high-quality hair grafts, with FUE offering the advantage of less noticeable scarring compared to FUT.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation (PL-FUT) for hair loss and notes its potential to multiply hair follicles while preserving donor areas, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study analyzed RSN complications in 18 hair transplantation patients and found that smoking, diabetes, and hypertension may increase risk, highlighting the need for prevention strategies and timely treatment.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that FUE hair transplantation is effective for treating secondary scarring alopecia from burns, offering natural hair growth, quick recovery, high patient satisfaction, and few complications.
5 citations
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March 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review presents ergonomic methods and devices for follicular unit excision surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic practices for effective hair restoration procedures.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews the diverse uses of follicular unit extraction in treating various hair and skin conditions but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a unique case of unilateral keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in a 19-year-old man, noting its clinical similarity to follicular mucinosis, but presents no new general findings.
3 citations
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, long-term treatment with acitretin significantly improved chronic skin conditions like erythematosquamous plaques and follicular hyperkeratoses in a patient, but stopping the treatment led to severe worsening of symptoms.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, hair restoration using follicular unit extraction removed about 35% of donor area hair density, indicating a need for careful consideration of varying donor densities.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.