November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
88 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
108 citations,
March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
56 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
34 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium can be managed by treating the underlying cause and may improve with treatments like minoxidil.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.
4 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Panoramic Trichoscopy is a new, better way to assess widespread hair loss.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
76 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Polydioxanone threads can effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair re-growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing a quick and relatively painless treatment option.
6 citations,
August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
January 2020 in “Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi” Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” A man developed myasthenia gravis after alopecia areata, and treatment improved his symptoms and stopped hair loss.