The man has Temporal Triangular Alopecia, a stable, non-scarring hair loss condition best treated with hair transplantation.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
19 citations,
January 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.
32 citations,
August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Erosive pustular dermatosis in elderly people may be linked to aging immune systems and skin damage.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
25 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
October 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Stem cells preservation in AGA could be a potential therapy, but more cases needed.
July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
February 2024 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Radiotherapy effectively treated a large scalp tumor in an elderly woman, avoiding surgery.
June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil and growth factors improved hair density and thickness in a girl with hereditary hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
December 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants” The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
39 citations,
January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
3 citations,
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
9 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.
March 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
24 citations,
August 2020 in “AJGP” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.
19 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
3 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
89 citations,
January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
19 citations,
February 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.
95 citations,
January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
20 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.