14 citations
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of plica neuropathica in a 14-year-old girl linked to chronic illness and acute infection, leading to complete hair loss.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This research letter reports that low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair density and length in children with loose anagen hair syndrome.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses the clinical challenges in treating alopecia areata with off-label therapies, highlighting the need to consider new research on JAK inhibitors, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, where immunosuppression and nutritional support led to disease remission.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 28-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced reduced hair fall and gradual hair regrowth following treatment with individualized homeopathy, but the authors note that further studies with larger patient groups are needed to confirm these findings.
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association between iron deficiency and this form of hair loss.
November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” This source discusses the aim of the Australian Journal of General Practice to deliver evidence-based information to help Australian general practitioners provide optimal patient care. Results from specific studies are not included.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This paper describes Grahams Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome, a rare type of Lichen Planopilaris that causes different types of alopecia and distinctive skin papules, primarily affecting females aged 40 to 70, and notes the current challenges in treatment options, particularly once scarring occurs.
March 2021 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology & Research” Dupilumab can help regrow hair in alopecia areata but stopping it may cause hair loss again.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case report, azathioprine induced sudden hair loss and pancytopenia in a 42-year-old female patient, but discontinuing the drug and providing supportive care resulted in complete recovery and hair regrowth within 2.5 months.
56 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that zinc supplements may be necessary to improve hair loss in hypothyroidism patients being treated with thyroxine.
48 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of alopecia areata but reports no new research findings.
38 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights a woman who developed new-onset alopecia areata after starting adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis, challenging the assumed role of TNF-alpha in the condition's pathogenesis.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reports that hair growth and shedding in healthy women show annual seasonal patterns, with the highest shedding in summer and a less pronounced peak in spring.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case study discusses a postmenopausal woman's frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus, controlled with corticosteroids and finasteride, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in scarring alopecia.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes dermoscopic features of pemphigus vulgaris on the scalp, highlighting that hair casts may suggest treatment adjustment for improved disease control.
13 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review describes the clinical characteristics and confirms the diagnosis of short anagen syndrome in the largest reported series to date, comparing it to loose anagen syndrome.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report discusses a case of short anagen syndrome in a 3-year-old Hispanic girl and emphasizes its differentiation from loose anagen syndrome, without presenting new empirical findings.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this case report, a 37-year-old man with discoid lupus erythematosus experienced around 80% hair regrowth after treatment with a combination of oral and topical therapies.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study reports two cases where pili anulati, typically a non-fragile hair condition, showed increased fragility due to androgenetic alopecia, causing hair shaft fracturing in the affected area.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses a case of alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and trichostasis spinulosa, highlighting how dermoscopy can help differentiate black dots from trichostasis spinulosa lesions, but it reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines various conditions that resemble androgenetic alopecia, analyzing their pathogenesis and highlighting the difficulties they pose for accurate diagnosis and treatment; it reports no clinical results.
5 citations
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December 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This paper discusses anagen effluvium, a reversible non-scarring hair loss often triggered by certain chemotherapy drugs, but presents no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that applying Crescina® HFSC lotion for four months effectively increased hair growth and reduced hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
4 citations
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November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” This report presents a case of alopecia areata manifesting in a linear pattern, deviating from the typical presentation of sharply demarcated round patches.