research Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems
Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
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research Trans‐species hair growth induction by human hair follicle dermal papillae
Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.
research 4-O-Methylhonokiol: A lesser-known neolignan from Magnolia species with diverse and promising pharmacological properties
4-O-Methylhonokiol from Magnolia shows promise for hair growth, cancer, diabetes, and more, but needs better absorption.
research An efficient method for isolation of hair papillae and follicle epithelium from human scalp specimens
A new method helps isolate key hair components to study hair growth and loss.
research Pityrosporum species as a cause of allergy and infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research Ex vivo dermatoscopy of scalp specimens and slides
Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
research Identification of Trichophyton rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Expression of mesenchymal stem cell marker CD90 on dermal sheath cells of the anagen hair follicle in canine species
CD90 is present on specific cells in dog hair follicles.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
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 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 Coexistence of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pulmonary neoplasia
A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
research Feline paraneoplastic alopecia associated with metastasising intestinal carcinoma
A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
research The reliability of horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies in the diagnosis of chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women
Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Vertical vs. Transverse Sections
Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
research Distinctive histopathologic findings in linear morphea (en coup de sabre) alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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 A study of serial vertical sectioning of scalp biopsies to increase the histological diagnostic yield in alopecias
Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
research Role of Dermal Melanocytes in Cutaneous Pigmentation of Stasis Dermatitis
Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: a Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Diffuse Alopecia in a Hemodialysis Patient Caused by a Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin, Tinzaparin
A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research Congenital Combined Melanocytic Nevus of the Scalp With Associated Alopecia Areata
A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research A patient with diffuse hair loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Imipramine-lnduced Alopecia Areata-like Lesions
Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.