January 2012 in “The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Dermatology” The dog's hair loss healed on its own without treatment.
4 citations,
August 2017 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The conclusion is that Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma can start from hair follicle stem cells or from a mole on the skin.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
36 citations,
April 1994 in “PubMed” Cyclosporine A slows down hair loss from chemotherapy in mice, while dexamethasone increases hair loss but speeds up regrowth.
9 citations,
November 2015 in “JAMA dermatology” A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
April 2015 in “Archives of disease in childhood” A chubby child can still be malnourished.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
Using Minoxidil for hair loss might cause eye problems, but it's not certain.
2 citations,
March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser hair removal uses lasers to target and damage hair follicles to reduce hair growth.
10 citations,
May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” Red pigmented rice, like Sang-Yod rice, could help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
19 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.
May 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.
67 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
82 citations,
January 1997 in “Forensic science international” Drugs can be incorporated into hair based on their chemical properties and hair pigmentation.
6 citations,
March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
December 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Science improves peace by advancing medical treatments, like laser therapies and non-invasive imaging.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Italian journal of medicine” An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
A man had a rare pigmented nodule on his scalp that developed from birthmarks.
January 1984 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
7 citations,
July 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing scalp melanomas, which have features similar to those on the trunk.
34 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help identify hydroquinone-induced skin issues, avoiding invasive biopsies.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
25 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
2 citations,
September 2019 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” IVIg treatment improved symptoms but caused permanent dark hair loss.
12 citations,
November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
7 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.