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 Skin biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Computerized morphometry and three-dimensional image reconstruction in the evaluation of scalp biopsy from patients with non-cicatricial alopecias
The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.
research Early skin biopsy is helpful for the diagnosis and management of neonatal and infantile erythrodermas
Early skin biopsy helps diagnose and manage severe skin conditions in babies.
research Safety and biopsy outcomes of a topical treatment (SM04554) for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA): Results from a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial
Topical treatment SM04554 safely promotes hair growth in male baldness.
research The association of male pattern baldness and risk of cancer and high-grade disease among men presenting for prostate biopsy
Men with more advanced male pattern baldness have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more severe disease.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: A study of 5 patients over 7 years
Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
research Impact of electrical impedance spectroscopy on dermatologists' number needed to biopsy metric and biopsy decisions for pigmented skin lesions
Electrical impedance spectroscopy improves biopsy accuracy and efficiency for skin lesions.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: Potential complication for clinical trials in female androgenetic alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
research Hair Loss due to Electromagnetic Radiation from Overuse of Cell Phone
Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.
research A case of widespread actinic granuloma with associated drug-induced lupus erythematosus
A man developed a rare skin condition and drug-induced lupus, highlighting the need for biopsy in diagnosing skin issues caused by sunlight.
research Scaly Papular Lesions
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research A comparison of vertical versus transverse sections for the histopathologic diagnosis of alopecias
Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research Clinical pathology in equine dermatology
The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
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 Follicular Stem Cells in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
research 5-α-Reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer chemoprevention: an updated Cochrane systematic review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research The role of scalp dermoscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia areata incognita
Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
research Male Pattern Alopecia A Histopathologic and Histochemical Study
Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
research Androgenetic alopecia in children: report of 20 cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Study ofDemodexmites: Challenges and Solutions
The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review
Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
research Dermoscopy Update: Review of its Extradiagnostic and Expanding Indications and Future Prospects
Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
research Atypical clinical presentation of primary and secondary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (FCL) on the head characterized by macular lesions
Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR mutation in the family from the original 1925 report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research Diseases on Hair Follicles Leading to Hair Loss Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.