research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
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research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
research The current state of play in the histopathologic assessment of alopecia: two for one or one for two?
The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in association with Sjögren's syndrome: more than a simple coincidence
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
research What’s New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
research Dermoscopy of Traction Alopecia in Black Scalp Patients: Insights from a Literature Review
Trichoscopy helps understand and manage traction alopecia in Black patients.
research Concentric or Targetoid Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
research Clinical, Tricoscopic and Histopathological Findings in Mexican Women with Traction Alopecia
Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
research Traction Alopecia
Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research The Histopathology of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Braids or Pony-Tail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research Diagnostic challenges in determining alopecia areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research Act Fast With Traction Alopecia to Avoid Permanent Hair Loss
Act quickly to treat traction alopecia to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Evaluación de la seguridad de minoxidil oral a dosis bajas en el tratamiento de la alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research An Overview about Alopecia Areata Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management: Review Article
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
research Act Fast With Traction Alopecia to Avoid Permanent Hair Loss
Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
research Oral ruxolitinib induces hair regrowth in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
research Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
research Intestinal Dysbiosis and Biotin Deprivation Induce Alopecia through Overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus in Mice
An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
research Topical minoxidil in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
research Scoping Review on the Use of Drugs Targeting JAK/STAT Pathway in Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Alopecia Areata
Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.
research Topical minoxidil (3%) in extensive alopecia areata, including long-term efficacy
3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
research Lymphocytic mediated alopecia: histological classification by pattern analysis
Steven Kossard classified lymphocyte-related hair loss into four patterns, each linked to different types of baldness.
research Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Minoxidil for patchy alopecia areata: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.