34 citations
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December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported a 0.11% occurrence of congenital triangular alopecia, recommending surgical treatment for women but not for men due to later potential development of androgenic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Cureus” In this case study, a 24-year-old female with Parry-Romberg syndrome showed significant craniofacial asymmetry, delayed dental development, and other symptoms without neurological deficits; orthodontic treatment is used to improve occlusion and facial balance.
In this study, researchers found that adult tinea capitis in Korea shows unique epidemiological and clinical features compared to children, which may lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, 30% of a diverse female sample reported experiencing what they perceived as excessive hair shedding, often beginning abruptly and without an attributable cause.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment improved skin fibrosis, reduced skin hardening, and enhanced hair follicle growth in localized scleroderma patients, with significant improvements across several clinical measures and no severe adverse effects observed.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” In this study, among various treatments for localized alopecia areata, intralesional and topical steroids were found to be the most effective with no significant side effects.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” This study reported that topical azelaic acid cream 20% demonstrated statistically significant efficacy in treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp over 12 weeks, comparable to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic option.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” This review provides a comprehensive look at injectable treatments like PRP, stem cells, and exosomes for hair regrowth, highlighting their potential to minimize systemic and localized side effects associated with conventional medications, and improve patient care by stimulating natural hair growth.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case study reports co-localized vitiligo and alopecia areata on the scalp of a 33-year-old Indian male, with marked improvement following intralesional corticosteroid treatment, suggesting a shared autoimmune pathogenesis.
May 2026 in “Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences” This case report highlights significant hair regrowth in a Malaysian woman with localized alopecia areata after intralesional triamcinolone acetonide treatment at a concentration of 5 mg/mL.
June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study conducted at the Pakistan Emirates Military Hospital found that microneedling combined with topical triamcinolone acetonide was significantly more effective and well-tolerated than microneedling alone for treating localized alopecia areata, with 60% of participants achieving complete recovery compared to 5% in the microneedling-only group.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, topical azelaic acid cream 20% was observed to show acceptable efficacy for treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp, offering a potential therapeutic alternative to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling combined with either topical vitamin D3 or bimatoprost was more effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata than microneedling alone, though differences between the two additives disappeared after three months.
26 citations
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March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
20 citations
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” This observational study provides cause-specific mortality estimates to help patients and physicians better understand long-term outcomes for localized prostate cancer based on initial treatment choices.
January 2014 in “Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México)” This case report describes a rare instance of localized scleroderma in a cat, noting that despite treatment, the lesions remained unchanged, and the cause of pruritus was undetermined.
January 2014 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” This case report describes a cat with localized scleroderma (morphea-like) that did not show clinical resolution or spontaneous remission after treatment, differing from previously documented cases.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a rare case of syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis in a female patient, emphasizing challenges in diagnosis and treatment unresponsiveness despite the condition's link to mycosis fungoides.
24 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This article highlights the benefits of combining calcipotriene and betamethasone for treating localized plaque-type, scalp, and nail psoriasis, enhancing effectiveness while reducing side effects compared to single-agent therapies.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this case report, two cats with asthma developed localized skin lesions associated with inhalant glucocorticoid use, which resolved after adjusting treatment and administering milbemycin.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this case study, two middle-aged patients with pruritic scalp erosions were diagnosed with localized pemphigus vulgaris, which resolved without relapse after treatment with low-dose oral prednisone and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of congenital triangular alopecia affecting the chin in a 12-year-old boy, noting the condition is typically benign with limited treatment options being necessary.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized patchy alopecia areata, with dermoscopy aiding in early detection of clinical response and adverse effects.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study outlines treatment options for alopecia, suggesting intralesional corticosteroids for localized adult cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, emphasizing a balance between hair regrowth rate and managing side effects.
23 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus report outlines Brazilian dermatologists' recommendations for treating alopecia areata, highlighting intralesional corticosteroids for localized cases and systemic therapy for extensive, active disease, along with monitoring side effects.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with scalp dysesthesia frequently exhibited cervical spine degenerative changes, which localized predominantly in the lower cervical spine, and reported modest symptom improvement with neuropathic pain medications and physical therapy.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study suggests that topical minoxidil could promote hair regrowth in individuals with alopecia areata by exerting a localized immunosuppressive effect, and that combining minoxidil with other treatments may enhance hair growth outcomes.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report presents the first documented instance in India of cutaneous amyloidosis causing pigmented papules on the ear pinna, with lesions resolving after treatment with topical tretinoin.
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May 1982 in “PubMed” This report describes almost complete resolution of calcinosis and healing of associated ulcers in an 83-year-old woman with localized scleroderma after repeated intralesional steroid injections.
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March 2024 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this case study, a 34-year-old woman with a rare presentation of pilomatrixoma involving alopecia and skin hypopigmentation showed no improvement in these symptoms despite a 3-month trial of topical steroid treatment, highlighting a potential association between pilomatrixoma and microinflammation.