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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” A woman with lupus and severe nerve damage improved with specific treatments.
3 citations,
July 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with erythrokeratodermia variabilis after other treatments failed.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
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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January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Proper diet management is crucial for phenylketonuria patients to avoid severe health issues.
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
208 citations,
July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
91 citations,
July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil can improve hair growth in some patients with woolly hair due to LIPH variants, with varying responses and mild side effects.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” A dog had a rare skin tumor called desmoplastic tricholemmoma.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The guide helps dermatologists diagnose and treat different types of hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
9 citations,
September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology” A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.
16 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
36 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
October 2022 in “Reproductive health of woman” Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing women's hair loss.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
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March 2021 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
6 citations,
May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
9 citations,
December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Biopsy can differentiate between alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, and if more information is needed, testing for CD3 and CD8 can help.
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
1 citations,
January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Syphilis chancres can be atypical, and fiber implantation for baldness is risky and often fails.
56 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.