research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Post-partum pituitary insufficiency and livedo reticularis presenting a diagnostic challenge in a resource limited setting in Tanzania: a case report, clinical discussion and brief review of existing literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research Alopecia areata incognita in men masquerading as androgenetic alopecia: a case series of 29 patients in a single centre experience
Thorough scalp examination is crucial for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita in men with diffuse hair loss.
research A 29-Year-Old Woman with Treatment-Resistant Dandruff
Scalp psoriasis is hard to treat and may need various medications.
research Scalp Arteriovenous Fistula following Hair Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair transplants are usually safe but can rarely cause scalp AVF, which can be effectively treated with surgery or endovascular methods.
research Treatment of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum ferrugineum with itraconazole.
Itraconazole effectively treats scalp fungus, with continuous use more effective than pulse therapy.
research Prevalent founder mutation c.736T>A of LIPH in autosomal recessive woolly hair of Japanese leads to variable severity of hypotrichosis in adulthood
A specific gene mutation in Japanese people can cause varying degrees of hair thinning in adulthood.
research Lichen Sclerosus of the Labial Mucosa: A Case Report and Literature Review
Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
research Shared decision-making in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia benefit from shared decision-making with their doctors.
research A study of efficacy of platelet rich plasma in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in male patients
PRP is effective in treating male pattern baldness.
research Signposts to the Promised Land in Alopecia Areata
Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
research Investigation of the topical application of procyanidin oligomers from apples to identify their potential use as a hair‐growing agent
Apple procyanidin applied to the scalp may help grow hair without side effects.
research A Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Tinea Capitis
Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
research Trichoscopy Features of Indonesian Males with Androgenetic Alopecia in Association with Disease Severity
The research found no clear link between the severity of male baldness and the scalp examination findings in Indonesian men.
research Hair loss.
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research A clinico-trichological study of female androgenetic alopecia
Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing and monitoring female pattern hair loss.
research Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: review and update of diagnostic and therapeutic features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of 4 Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research Platelet-rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Pilot Study
PRP injections did not significantly improve hair growth.
research Utility of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
research Loose anagen syndrome in one identical twin girl
One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
research Plica neuropathica: Bird's nest under dermatoscope
Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
research End Stage Nonspecific Group
Cicatricial alopecia can progress to complete hair loss, making diagnosis and management difficult.
research Primary cicatricial alopecias: clinicopathology of 112 cases
Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
research Correlation of trichoscopic findings in androgenetic alopecia and the disease severity
Trichoscopy is useful for detecting and monitoring androgenetic alopecia.
research Hair changes due to zinc deficiency in a case of sucrose malabsorption
Zinc supplements improved the girl's hair growth and thickness.
research Androgenetic alopecia – Current status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy, a hair loss evaluation technique, found that people with Androgenetic Alopecia have more thin hairs, yellow dots, and perifollicular discoloration than healthy individuals.
research “Arrow” sign: A rapid microscopic diagnosis of hair change associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors
A new method quickly detects hair changes from EGFR inhibitors using a microscope.