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    Glossary Infection

    Infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, within the body, which can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. In the context of hair loss, infections of the scalp, such as fungal infections (e.g., tinea capitis) or bacterial infections, can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle and lead to conditions like alopecia or hair thinning. Key distinguishing characteristics of infections include symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes pus formation, which can help differentiate them from other causes of hair loss. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent hair loss associated with scalp infections.

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    1. Induction of the hair growth phase in postnatal mice by localized transient expression of Sonic hedgehog Journal of Clinical Investigation · 1999 · 231 citations
    2. Telogen effluvium associated with COVID‐19 infection Dermatologic Therapy · 2021 · 44 citations
    3. Injectable Ag nanoclusters-based hydrogel for wound healing via eliminating bacterial infection and promoting tissue regeneration Chemical Engineering Journal · 2020 · 21 citations
    4. Induction of T cell exhaustion by JAK1/3 inhibition in the treatment of alopecia areata Frontiers in immunology · 2022 · 13 citations
    5. Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: Rare Presentation of Polyomavirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2014 · 12 citations
    6. Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series BMJ Open · 2021 · 11 citations
    7. Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center JAMA · 1985 · 9 citations
    8. COVID-19 Infection: Impact on Hair Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery · 2021 · 8 citations
    9. Hydrogels Modulating the Microbiome: Therapies for Tissue Regeneration with Infection Control Gels · 2025 · 8 citations
    10. Polymorphism of genes in patients with new coronavirus infection COVID-19 Infectious diseases News Opinions Training · 2022 · 8 citations
    11. Infection control and policy development in hair restoration Hair transplant forum international · 2008 · 7 citations
    12. Induction plus adjuvant chemotherapy, combined treatment with nimotuzumab, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy for N3 stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics · 2021 · 6 citations
    13. Infectious Alopecia in a Dog Breeder After Renal Transplantation Journal of the Chinese Medical Association · 2008 · 5 citations
    14. Scalp Infection Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Manifested as Patchy Alopecia in an Immunocompetent Female Infection and Drug Resistance · 2023 · 2 citations
    15. Infectious events in patients with alopecia areata treated with JAK inhibitors: low burden and minimal impact on persistence in treatment Expert Opinion on Drug Safety · 2024 · 2 citations
    16. Complications caused by injection of dermal filler in Danish patients European Journal of Plastic Surgery · 2016 · 2 citations
    17. MORPHOLOGICAL EFFICACY EVALUATION OF GEL WITH CARBON DIOXIDE EXTRACT OF HOPS IN CASE OF COMPLICATED WOUND INFECTION ACNE VULGARIS Wiadomości Lekarskie · 2021 · 1 citations
    18. Clinical effects of autologous follicular unit extraction transplantation in the treatment of secondary cicatricial alopecia after infections Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
    19. Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp InTech eBooks · 2017 · 1 citations
    20. Hair and Scalp Infections Elsevier eBooks · 2018 · 1 citations
    21. Characterization of post-COVID syndrome by self-perceived symptom severity stratified by infection wave: beyond COVID, a prospective, multicenter cohort study in Germany Infection · 2026
    22. A case of chronic kidney disease patient with rapid deterioration of renal function, hair loss, and spontaneous resolution of facial warts after COVID‐19 infection Aging medicine · 2024
    23. Recipient Site Infection Following Dull Needle Implantation: A Case Report and Lessons Learned International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery · 2025
    24. Platelet-rich plasma therapy: key infection prevention practices and strategies for safety risk reduction Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 2025
    25. Use of platelet‐rich plasma in treating a wound infection following tophi rupture: A case report International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases · 2024
    26. Hair and Nail Manifestations of HIV Infection CRC Press eBooks · 2012
    27. Infectious Diseases 2015: The antimicrobial peptides delivery strategies based on nanotechnology to treat infectious diseases - Groo Anne-Claire - University of Angers Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology · 2019
    28. Vaccines, Infections, and Alopecia Areata 2015
    29. 77200 Infections and Therapy Lapses Predominate as Flare Triggers on Oral JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2026
    30. Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation Clinics in plastic surgery · 2009 · 39 citations