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Linear non scarring alopecia of the scalp: A rare manifestation of lupus panniculitis

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2016
Alopecia in a linear pattern is very rare with only a few cases reported in the medical literature. We report a case of linear non scarring alopecia involving the scalp in a 17-year-old boy with a histological diagnosis of lupus panniculitis.
Sandhyarani Kshetrimayum, Nandakishore Thokchom, Vanlalhriatpuii Hmar   +2 more
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Epidemiology of traction alopecia among school students in Minia, Upper Egypt [PDF]

Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2023
Traction alopecia, as a distinctive disease, was first identified in 1904 but is still a major cause of scarring hair loss in young girls worldwide. Traction alopecia is initially reversible, but if it continues, it can become an irreversible (scarring ...
Hamza Mohamed, Rasha Abdel-Razek, Mina Masaud   +2 more
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Scarring Alopecia and Risk of Skin Cancer: A Literature Review. [PDF]

Skin Appendage Disord
Background: Primary scarring alopecia is characterized by irreversible hair follicle destruction and chronic inflammation, which may create a microenvironment conducive to skin cancer development.
Lee J, de Gregorio L, Tosti A.
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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRACTION ALOPECIA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINIA, UPPER EGYPT [PDF]

Ain Shams Medical Journal, 2023
Background: Traction alopecia, as a distinctive disease, was first identified in 1904 but is still a major cause of scarring hair loss in young girls worldwide. Traction alopecia is initially reversible, but if it continues, it can become an irreversible
Hamza Mohamed, Rasha Abdel-Razek, Mena Masaud   +2 more
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Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group Registry (CSTAR) XIII: prevalence and risk factors for chronic scarring alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2021
Background Scarring alopecia in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients caused reduced life quality and prolonged disease course. This case-control study aims to survey the prevalence of scarring alopecia during the disease course of SLE and evaluate
Yirong Xiang, Mengtao Li, Hui Luo, Yanhong Wang, Xinwang Duan, Cheng Zhao, Feng Zhan, Zhenbiao Wu, Hongbin Li, Min Yang, Jian Xu, Wei Wei, Lijun Wu, Hanxiao You, Junyan Qian, Xiaoxi Yang, Can Huang, Jiuliang Zhao, Qian Wang, Xiaomei Leng, Xinping Tian, Yan Zhao, Xiaofeng Zeng   +22 more
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Quality of life in patients with scarring and non-scarring alopecia: An exploratory cross-sectional study. [PDF]

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hair loss disorders impact quality of life (QoL) far beyond cosmetic issues, with previous studies showing mild to moderate impairment. This study aimed to assess QoL impairment in hair loss patients, comparing scarring and non\
Franz A, Constantinou A, Engelhardt G, Singh R, Wilborn D, Hillmann K, Schmidt S, Blume-Peytavi U.   +7 more
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Hair Loss in Paediatric and Adolescent Age Group: A Clinico-Pathological Analysis in a Tertiary Health Care Centre [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Hair loss in children causes deep distress to both the child and the parent. The most common causes of paediatric alopecia are tinea capitis, alopecia areata, traction alopecia and trichotillomania.
Umamaheswari Gurusamy, Chaitra Venkataswamy   +1 more
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Standardizing the clinical and dermatoscopic exam for patients with afro‐textured hair and scarring alopecia: A scoping review and clinical guide

JEADV Clinical Practice, 2022
Alopecia is one of the most common reasons for a dermatology visit among Black patients. Patients with concomitant afro‐textured hair and scarring alopecias are often subjected to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Race‐discordant physicians may find the
Prince Adotama, Jerry Shapiro, Kristen Lo Sicco, Ashley O. London, Sophia A. Ederaine, Veronica Rotemberg, Tiffany Mayo   +6 more
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Epidemiology of traction alopecia among secondary school students

Ain Shams Medical Journal, 2023
Traction alopecia, as a distinctive disease, was first identified in 1904 but is still a major cause of scarring hair loss in young girls worldwide. Traction alopecia is initially reversible, but if it continues, it can become an irreversible (scarring ...
Mena Masaud, Hamza Abd Elraouf, Rasha Turky   +2 more
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Scarring Alopecia

Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition), 2012
Scarring alopecia refers to a group of disorders of various etiologies that cause permanent hair loss. In this article, we focus on primary cicatricial alopecia, a group of diseases in which the hair follicle is the main target of the inflammatory process.
L, Abal-Díaz, X, Soria, J M, Casanova-Seuma   +2 more
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