Successful Hair Regrowth in Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia With Combination Therapy

Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.

Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.

Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.