research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
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research A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris
The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
research Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients
Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Hair Pathology
Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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 Histopathology of alopecia: a clinicopathological approach to diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation meeting, May 2016: Progress towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of primary cicatricial alopecias
The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Líquen plano pilar e alopecia frontal fibrosante: correlação dos achados clínicos e dermatoscópicos com o grau de inflamação do exame histopatológico
Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Microinfusão de metotrexato nas lesões de couro cabeludo podem auxiliar no alívio da alopécia frontal fibrosante?
Microinfusion of methotrexate can help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris
The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop 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 Rare and misdiagnosed entity fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A case report
A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Observational Single-Center Study of 306 Cases
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
research Hyperpigmented Upper Eyelid: A Clue to the Diagnosis of Facial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in a Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Are Sunscreen Particles Involved in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?—A TEM-EDXS Analysis on Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Alopecia Biopsies (Pilot Study)
Sunscreen particles were not found in inflamed or fibrotic areas of skin in FFA patients, suggesting no direct link to the disease.
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 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: A Review of the Literature
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.
research Protein profiling of forehead epidermal corneocytes distinguishes frontal fibrosing from androgenetic alopecia
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
research Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography: A new diagnostic method of lichen planopilaris
LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
research From Misdiagnosis to Targeted Therapy: A Case Report of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
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 Hair loss in women
Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.