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150-180 / 1000+ results research A Papular Eruption on the Face: A Distinct Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris?
A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.
research Contact Dermatitis
Various substances, including cosmetic sponges, vein glue, chai tea, skincare products, and medicaments, can cause allergic contact dermatitis, and healthcare workers often react to N95 masks.
research 66-Year-Old Female with Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss
A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
research Conclusions
New hair treatment methods are evolving, with microneedling as a promising technique for hair growth.
research Female Hair Loss: Assessment, Categorization, and Management
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
research Cell of Origin Contributes to Melanoma Diversity
Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
research Hair Transplantation
The book is a detailed and useful guide for doctors learning about hair transplantation.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Managing Hair Loss in Midlife Women
Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
research Acne Necrotica (Varioliformis) – Case Report
A rare skin condition causing scarring was successfully treated with topical erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
research Topical Immunotherapies
Some treatments that modify the immune system might help with certain types of hair loss but haven't been explored for common hair loss alone.
research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Hair Transplantation in Women and Transgender Patients: General Rules and a Case Report
Hair transplants are effective for some women and many male-to-female transgender patients if done carefully by an experienced team.
research Numerous Faces of Yellow Dots: Dermatoscopic Features in Various Types of Effluvium
Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
research Clinical Correlation: Importance of Detailed Descriptions and Differential Diagnoses for Hair Loss Conditions
The conclusion is that detailed clinical descriptions help pathologists diagnose hair loss conditions more accurately.
research Reply to 'Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia'
Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
research Absence of Vellus Hair in the Hairline: A Videodermatoscopic Feature of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Association with Sjögren's Syndrome: More Than a Simple Coincidence
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
research A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis
FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
research Trichoscopic Features of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results in 249 Patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Discoid Lupus Alopecia Complicated by Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia on a Background of Androgenetic Alopecia
Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series of 65 Patients Seen in a Single Italian Centre
The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.
research Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
research Clinical Description of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Concomitant Lichen Planopilaris
Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Clinical Characteristics, Trichoscopy, Histopathology, and Treatment Outcomes of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in an Asian Population: A Retro-Prospective Cohort Study
Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.