6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Korean people prefer M-shaped hairlines and lower foreheads, with no major differences across various demographics.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
January 1997 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Single hair follicle transplantation is best for restoring eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic hair, with attention to natural hair direction, thickness, and design.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
7 citations,
December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
May 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Children's hair loss can have various causes, including infections, autoimmune issues, physical stress, nutritional problems, and genetic factors.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy has a rare, harmless hair loss on his chin with no need for treatment.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” A committee was formed to improve hair restoration for certain hair diseases by collecting and analyzing data.
7 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
November 2024 in “Medicina” Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
3 citations,
April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.
2 citations,
June 2013 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Melanocytes from human fetal hair follicles were successfully cultured, showing potential for hair disease research and clinical use.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles are immature and likely don't transfer melanosomes to keratinocytes.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
11 citations,
July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Children with alopecia areata have different trichoscopic features than adults, including more empty follicular openings and pigtail hairs.