research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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180-210 / 1000+ results research The first 20 years of skin of color dermatology: An era of advancements in skin, hair, and nail disorders
Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
research Curl pattern classification: A potential tool for communication and risk stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Hair transplantation in cicatricial alopecia
Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
research Práticas de produção, armazenamento e utilização do plasma rico em plaquetas e produtos relacionados no Brasil: estudo transversal
Regulatory measures are needed to ensure safe production and use of platelet concentrates in Brazil.
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 Regional Dermatology
The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
research Editorial
L'Oréal's research and workshops have advanced understanding and tailored cosmetics for African hair and skin.
research Primary cicatricial alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
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 Comprehensive Analysis of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Subgroup-Based Review of Clinical Evidence
PRP may help with female hair loss short-term, but more research is needed for best results.
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 in primary cicatricial alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Primary cicatricial alopecia is linked to various health issues, indicating broader systemic problems.
research The Use of Light‐Based Therapies in the Treatment of Alopecia
Light-based therapy can help regrow hair in different types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research A Pilot Investigation of a Gummy-Based Hair Nutraceutical: Preliminary Efficacy Findings
Xtressé™ gummies may help increase hair growth in women, especially in early hair loss stages.
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 Efficacy and safety of bicalutamide in female hair loss: a review of the literature
Bicalutamide can reduce female pattern hair loss, especially in those with certain conditions, but has limited effects on other hair loss types.
research A Comparative Analysis of Large Language Model Accuracy for Image-Based Hair Disease Identification in Diverse Skin Tones
ChatGPT is more accurate at diagnosing hair disorders in lighter skin tones than darker ones.
research 290 Brepocitinib improves cicatricial alopecia and downregulates key T-helper biomarkers
Brepocitinib improves cicatricial alopecia and reduces key immune markers.
research Topical gabapentin and its relation to cutaneous innervation in symptomatic lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecia
Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
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 Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
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 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 175 Understanding immune privilege in an inducible mouse model of primary cicatrcial alopecia
The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
research 178 Neutrophil elastase is critical in linear IgA bullous dermatosis in mice
CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
research A qualitative phase I study protocol on developing patient-reported outcome measure for hair, scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard-related skin disorders
The goal is to create a tool for patients to report their experiences with various hair and scalp disorders.