research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research A review of Janus kinase inhibitor use in scarring alopecia
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising for treating scarring alopecia, but more research is needed for safety and personalized treatments.
research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research Reply to ‘CD123 immunohistochemistry for plasmacytoid dendritic cells is useful in the diagnosis of scarring alopecia’: three PDC-related parameters are useful in differentiating lupus alopecia from LPP
Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
research Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study
Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Hair follicle immune privilege in autoimmune and immune-mediated alopecias: paths toward reestablishing immune tolerance
Different types of alopecia cause hair loss due to immune system issues, with some allowing regrowth and others causing permanent loss.
research Screening Potential Drugs From Nitric Oxide Donors for Treating Alopecia Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation
Hesperidin may help reduce hair loss by protecting hair follicles.
research Unlocking the Potential of Rosemary in Alopecia: A Narrative Review of Evidence on Mechanism, Applications and Challenges
Rosemary shows promise in treating alopecia, similar to minoxidil, but more research is needed.
research Comorbidities of Primary Scarring Alopecias: A Retrospective Multi‐Site Cross‐Sectional Study
People with primary scarring alopecia have higher risks of other health issues like vitamin D deficiency and thyroid disease.
research Safety and Efficacy of Minoxidil Treatment in Scarring Alopecia: A Scoping Review.
Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
research Pre-/postbiopsy diagnosis concordance in women from an Afro-Caribbean population: Response to Douglas et al “Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study”
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Trichoscopy – a valuable tool for identifying conditions mimicking androgenetic alopecia
Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
research 83 Transcriptomic meta-analysis and deconvolution approaches unveil cellular dynamics in scarring and non-scarring primary lymphocytic alopecias
Different types of hair loss have unique cellular changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
research Cardiovascular risk in patients with scarring and nonscarring alopecias: Assessing the current state of evidence
People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
research Histopathologic Spectrum of Alopecias Seen in a Jamaican Setting
Young women in Jamaica often experience chronic scarring hair loss.
research The spectrum of fibrosing alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research 701 Rethinking alopecia scores: Correlating measures of hair loss with established photographic scoring systems
The conclusion suggests that a new system for measuring hair loss could be created using automated analysis of photographs.
research 498 Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for the off-label treatment of alopecia in skin types V-VI
Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
research LB965 Follicular trochanters: A potential mechanism for stem cell depletion in scarring alopecia
Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
research 575 Topical minoxidil adherence in alopecia patients
The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
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 The diagnosis and management of alopecia
The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Scarring alopecia in a black patient
Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Pinpoint white dots in the scalp: Dermoscopic and histopathologic correlation
Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
research Hair loss: is there a relationship with hair care practices in Nigeria?
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research SKIN AND HAIR COSMETIC ISSUES IN WOMEN OF COLOR
A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.