January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
July 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Low-dose acitretin helps nail psoriasis, stem cells may treat scarring alopecia, Chinese men have lower baldness rates, lateral foldplasty is good for ingrown toenails, hair diameter helps diagnose female baldness, childhood trauma linked to alopecia areata, certain hair-weaving leads to scalp conditions in African American women, and new methods for hair research and understanding hair and sweat gland development were introduced.
15 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
14 citations,
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications can be avoided with proper training and understanding.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
9 citations,
February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
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.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of osteopathic medicine” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss improved with a specific cream.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
8 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
43 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
36 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
69 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
8 citations,
January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.
3 citations,
August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
42 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
18 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
76 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
16 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
29 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.