August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris, noting that systemic 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are most effective for stabilization and potential hair regrowth, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” This report documents a case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a 56-year-old Laotian man, who successfully improved with vitamin supplementation and medical treatment after experiencing weight loss, alopecia, and gastrointestinal polyposis.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, FAPD was characterized in a Chinese population by perifollicular mast cell infiltration, suggesting young individuals may be at higher risk than previously thought.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonscarring alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus may indicate higher disease activity, as evidenced by specific histological and immunofluorescence changes.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that a notable percentage of COVID-19 patients experienced post-infection telogen effluvium, although no significant associations with infection-related factors were identified.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This article discusses the characteristics, diagnosis, and clinical presentation of different variants of lichen planopilaris on the scalp, with emphasis on cicatricial alopecia and the importance of clinical and trichoscopic monitoring; it presents no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, skin changes like hair loss and brittle nails linked to nutritional deficiencies common in eating disorders are examined as critical diagnostic tools, highlighting the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and nutritionists for effective management.
February 2021 in “Cureus” In this case report, the authors describe a rare presentation of alopecia areata mimicking frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing the diagnostic value of trichoscopy and the need to consider alopecia areata in differential diagnoses.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia using 5% minoxidil daily reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, despite the continued impact of hair loss on daily habits and social life.
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July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This review discusses how alopecia impacts patients' quality of life and evaluates the use and limitations of HRQoL questionnaires without reporting new clinical results.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” This study suggests that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may be part of the spectrum of autoinflammatory dermatoses, rather than a unique skin disorder.
This review synthesizes evidence on strategies to preserve donor aesthetics and reserve in follicular unit extraction, emphasizing conservative extraction limits and long-term planning to prevent donor site morbidity.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” This review discusses the use of Janus kinase inhibitors for severe alopecia areata in Japan, noting their effectiveness in some patients but highlighting the need for new therapies due to non-responsiveness and relapse in others; it reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the possible link between cosmeceuticals and frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no conclusive findings; the authors stress further research on environmental triggers is needed.
January 2025 in “Consultant” In this case report, a 56-year-old Black man experienced patchy scalp hair loss which began four months after his second COVID-19 vaccination, also considering his medical history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reports on a unique clinical presentation of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old man, highlighting complexities in diagnosis due to dense histiocytic infiltration, which led to xanthoma formation before treatment, and obscured lymphomatous features.
February 2023 in “Global journal of health sciences and research” This study found no association between serum zinc levels and alopecia areata severity in patients.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of cicatricial alopecia identified in post-menopausal women, and reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2019 in “Cureus” This report describes a case of secondary cutis verticis gyrata due to a cerebriform intradermal nevus, highlighting clinical management and screening guidelines.
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September 1998 in “BMJ” This article reviews the pathogenesis, genetic basis, and recent treatment breakthroughs for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2019 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case report describes an unusual variant of Turner Syndrome in a 20-year-old female that required comprehensive medical and psychological care, including hormonal therapy that resolved symptoms like alopecia.
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August 2021 in “Педиатр” This review discusses the skin conditions associated with endocrine diseases in children and adolescents, emphasizing their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but presents no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” This case report highlights the importance of early mycological diagnostics, supported by dermoscopy and ultraviolet-enhanced fluorescence dermoscopy, in preventing scarring from kerion celsi-associated hair loss in children.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” In this case report, an 8-year-old boy's crusted scalp lesions and alopecia initially mimicking kerion were ultimately diagnosed as Pre-B acute lymphocytic leukemia after histopathological evaluation revealed leukemia cutis.
May 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” This report details a rare case of lipedematous alopecia with classical symptoms, including scalp swelling and patchy hair loss in a 40-year-old woman.
December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This case study highlights the rare simultaneous presentation of syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis in a 61-year-old man, underscoring the importance of recognizing this combination for timely treatment.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews nonscarring and scarring hair loss conditions that may mimic androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis in hair restoration surgery.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” In this review, the authors concluded that trichoscopy is a quick, non-invasive, and effective method for diagnosing and monitoring non-scarring alopecia, offering a more precise and faster alternative compared to other diagnostic methods for identifying and managing different types of hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This essay discusses telogen effluvium, the issues surrounding its diagnosis and differentiation from other forms of hair loss, and emphasizes the need for empathetic patient care; it reports no new clinical findings.