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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Tacrolimus is an effective treatment for several skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
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March 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of Lupus Erythematosus Alopecia can prevent permanent hair loss, and various medications are effective.
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
February 2024 in “Rheumatology & autoimmunity” Lupus can cause unusual vision problems, so it's important to consider it in such cases.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.
January 2019 in “Lung India” A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.
January 2019 in “Frontiers in neurology” A nutrition program significantly improved a woman's lupus symptoms.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” People with autoimmune skin diseases often have hearing problems and should get their hearing checked early.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
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