June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study observed a high prevalence of severe markers among pediatric alopecia areata patients, identifying AA subtotalis as more frequent, with nail changes and various hair markers suggesting progression to severe forms.
May 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” This case report describes a 6-year-old Middle-Eastern girl with skin lesions, scaling, discoloration, and patchy alopecia, diagnosed with acute granuloma annulare, alopecia areata, and dermatitis. The treatment, including topical minoxidil, betamethasone, and triamcinolone acetonide injections, showed modest effectiveness for alopecia.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review summarizes recent genetic findings in alopecia areata research and their implications for developing new treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This report describes a case of a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with linear alopecia areata, characterized by patchy hair loss and associated with unique hyperpigmented skin lesions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article describes various hair and scalp examination techniques, including noninvasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods, noting that trichoscopy is a simple, well-accepted, noninvasive technique for evaluating hair loss patients and monitoring treatment.
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February 2007 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the diagnosis, symptoms, metabolic complications, and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, offering no new clinical findings but includes a summary of treatment recommendations.
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no results; it is a website notification about cookies and general access to JAMA content.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review provides a practical approach to diagnosing pseudopelade of Brocq and updates on treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review summarizes recent findings on how the dysregulated PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway contributes to immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorders and discusses the potential of natural products, synthetic compounds, and biologic agents in their treatment. However, it emphasizes the need for further research to develop effective therapies.
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February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article is a letter discussing optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin and reports no new research findings.
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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.
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April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment was an effective and safe option for reducing severity in patients with mild patch-type alopecia areata.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews advanced strategies for enhancing drug delivery to cutaneous stem cells to improve treatment for skin conditions and reports no new experimental findings.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses various treatment options for Alopecia Areata, focusing on both medical and psychological approaches, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report highlights the role of mental symptoms in tailoring homoeopathic treatment for a 24-year-old male with alopecia barbae, a localized non-scarring hair loss condition affecting the beard, emphasizing the psychological component in its management.
January 2026 in “Medicina” This review found that oral JAK inhibitors, used off-label in various inflammatory skin disorders, often resulted in rapid and sustained clinical improvements with acceptable safety over several months, although the evidence is drawn from case-based reports.
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this study, individualized homoeopathic treatment with Natrum muriaticum resulted in a significant improvement in a 16-year-old girl with alopecia areata, showcasing a notable outcome at the Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College in Trivandrum.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case series, the researchers reported successful individualized homeopathic treatment for alopecia areata in three patients, with each case receiving a specific remedy—Natrum Muriaticum, Calcarea Carbonica, or Argentum Nitricum—resulting in positive treatment outcomes.
This report describes a case of Goltz syndrome in a 12-year-old Saudi girl, highlighting the variability in symptoms and the importance of documenting such rare syndromes.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses various types of primary cicatricial alopecias, categorized by the predominant type of inflammatory cells involved, and reports no new clinical results.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a 60-year-old patient's diagnosis with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, brittle nails, alopecia, and skin changes, which showed improvement with treatment.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” This paper reviews alopecia areata incognita, a condition causing diffuse hair loss without typical patches, and highlights the need for scalp biopsy for diagnosis, but reports no new findings.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this case report, follicular unit extraction successfully treated stable segmental vitiligo in the inguinoscrotal region.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based guidance for managing primary cicatricial alopecias but reports no new clinical results, highlighting significant gaps in knowledge and the need for more quality trials.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified four novel DSG4 mutations associated with monilethrix in 12 Jewish families, suggesting a recessive inheritance pattern and broader prevalence of DSG4-related hair disorders than previously recognized.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews primary cicatricial alopecias, focusing on lymphocytic forms such as chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a classification by the North American Hair Research Society, and reports no new clinical results.