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This review outlines the major forms of alopecia, detailing their clinical presentation and management while linking these insights to recent research advancements in understanding their causes, aiming to enhance therapeutic development for hair loss.

In a case report, this study identified a new genetic variant in a six-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, expanding the understanding of the genetic spectrum of this rare condition in the region.

This review discusses the growing problem of alopecia and suggests that homeopathy, alongside lifestyle changes, may effectively manage different types of hair loss, though it reports no new clinical findings.

This case report describes a 4-year-old dog successfully managed for primary hypothyroidism and concurrent Babesia gibsoni infection, treated with thyroxine, Diminazine aceturate, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, resulting in clinical improvement and negative blood smear for Babesia by day 30.

This review details the global mutation patterns of genes associated with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis and highlights potential, yet unproven, treatments like minoxidil and regenerative therapies, reporting no new clinical results.

This article reviews the causes and prevalence of telogen effluvium and notes successful cases treated with homoeopathic medicines, but it provides no new clinical results.

In this study, prenatal ultrasonography was found to be a valuable tool for screening ectodermal dysplasia during pregnancy, and a new EDA gene variant associated with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia was identified, aiding in more accurate diagnoses and reproductive decision-making.

This case report highlights the successful use of Prussian Blue to treat a dog suffering from thallium intoxication, demonstrating the importance of early diagnosis and targeted therapy in veterinary care for improving recovery outcomes.

In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo containing Tulsi leaves, Green gram extract, Flaxseed mucilage, and potato juice, finding it to possess good cleansing, foam stability, and conditioning properties, though further development is needed to enhance quality, performance, and safety.

This case report describes a Persian cat with Acute Moist Dermatitis triggered by ectoparasite infestation and complicated by systemic infection, which required intensive treatment including antiparasitics and antibiotics.

This case series describes seven distinct hair shaft disorders, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis since these conditions are often treated incorrectly as alopecias without improvement.

This article presents an overview of uncombable hair syndrome, emphasizing its clinical and molecular characteristics and noting systemic manifestations such as neuropsychiatric, ophthalmic, and cardiopulmonary issues.

This genetic study identified a potential interval for the Marie Unna hypotrichosis gene but found no mutations in the nearby hr gene, suggesting its involvement remains unconfirmed.

This case study describes a young girl with sparse, brittle scalp hair and multiple keratotic papules, but no systemic or familial abnormalities were found.

This study found that nail and hair changes were predominantly observed in patients with stage 5D chronic kidney disease, with the most common changes being half and half nails and sparse scalp hair.

This review discusses the genetic disorder, monilethrix, characterized by fragile, brittle hair and its inheritance patterns, and reports no new clinical results.

This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results; the authors outline possible causes, typical prognosis, and management strategies.

This study reviews drug-induced hair changes, noting that hair loss often reverses after stopping the drug, but permanent alopecia cases post-chemotherapy are rising.

This chapter reviews types and causes of hair loss in children and suggests a diagnostic approach for identifying and treating this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.

Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.

A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.

A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.

A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.

This review discusses age-related and environmental factors affecting scalp hair changes in women, highlighting diagnostic complexities and ongoing research into targeted treatments, without reporting new clinical results.

Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.

This case report describes a hair structure abnormality associated with iron deficiency anemia, which improved after iron supplementation ceased hair loss and corrected the hair shaft abnormality.

Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.

Combination therapy of doxazosin and finasteride safely and effectively reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia progression risk.