Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
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June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
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February 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions and their treatments.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” BMP signaling controls hair growth and skin color.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
January 2023 in “Neuroscience applied” People with an imbalance between their cognitive and emotional empathy have lower levels of the hormone oxytocin in their hair.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.
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May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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May 2010 in “PubMed” Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
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May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts can run in families.
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February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.