13 citations,
January 2011 in “Lung India” Stopping isoniazid can reverse hair loss caused by the drug.
12 citations,
May 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man's gray hair got darker and thicker after using a psoriasis drug.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
12 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with HIV developed skin and hair issues after starting HIV treatment, which improved with topical treatment.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Transplant infectious disease” The virus linked to a rare disease was found in a patient's blood and urine before skin symptoms appeared.
10 citations,
February 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth in children, so use it carefully.
10 citations,
September 2014 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Understanding alopecia areata's patterns can improve future research and treatments.
10 citations,
August 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Actinic superficial folliculitis is a unique skin condition caused by intense heat and sweating.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
8 citations,
November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
6 citations,
August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
5 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
5 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
4 citations,
May 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
4 citations,
July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
3 citations,
April 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology and metabolism journal” Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.
3 citations,
September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
3 citations,
January 2014 in “Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology” A woman lost her hair after taking acyclovir, but it grew back when she stopped the medication.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “BMC oral health” Two patients treated with TAC for mouth fibrosis improved but developed Cushing's Syndrome symptoms.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” A woman's hair loss condition got worse after her varicose vein treatment with a specific foam.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation caused unusual skin symptoms in a man with Blau syndrome.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports” Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
1 citations,
July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.
1 citations,
November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.