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  2. Rapunzel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition in humans resulting from ingesting hair (trichophagia). [1] [2] The syndrome is named after the long-haired girl Rapunzel in the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Trichophagia is sometimes associated with the hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania. [3]

  3. Hair casts - Wikipedia

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    Hair casts, also known as pseudonits, represent remnants of the inner root sheath, and often occur in great numbers and may mimic nits in the scalp. [ 1 ] : 764 Signs and symptoms

  4. Trichostasis spinulosa - Wikipedia

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    Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but rarely diagnosed disorder of the hair follicles [1] that clinically gives the impression of blackheads, but the follicles are filled with funnel-shaped, horny plugs that are bundles of vellus hairs.

  5. 8 of the Best Hair Loss Treatments for Women - AOL

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    1. Minoxidil. Let’s start this list off with your best option: minoxidil. The generic version of Rogaine®, minoxidil is an FDA-approved treatment available as a liquid, foam and oral medication.

  6. Hair Loss in Women: Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    You may notice sudden hair loss, gradual hair loss, or hair loss that gets better or worse over time. Essentially, alopecia in women can look quite different from one person to the next. Common ...

  7. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp - Wikipedia

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    Although there isn't a recognized treatment guideline for erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp due to its rarity and unclear origin, topical treatments are typically the first line of treatment utilized. In order to limit permanent hair loss, therapy aims to reduce inflammation, cure erosions, and stop the progression of scarring alopecia ...

  8. Eruptive vellus hair cyst - Wikipedia

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    Eruptive vellus hair cysts (or EVHC) are small lesions that occur most often in the chest wall, abdomen and extremities, often with a crusted surface. EVHC may occur randomly, or it can be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait; sporadic cases usually appear at 4–18 years of age.

  9. Hirsutism - Wikipedia

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    The amount and location of the hair is measured by a Ferriman–Gallwey score. It is different from hypertrichosis, which is excessive hair growth anywhere on the body. [3] Treatments may include certain birth control pills, antiandrogens, or insulin sensitizers. [1] Hirsutism affects between 5 and 15% of women across all ethnic backgrounds. [8]