research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Alopecia areata: What’s new in epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic options?
New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: Recent advances in understanding and management
New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
research Perifollicular erythema as a trichoscopy sign of progression in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research It's not all traction: the pseudo ‘fringe sign’ in frontal fibrosing alopecia
The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research Trichoscopy as a clue to the diagnosis of scalp sarcoidosis
Orange spots in scalp trichoscopy can help diagnose scalp sarcoidosis.
research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings
New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Clinical features of primary cicatricial alopecia in Chinese patients
Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.
research Platelet‐rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: Tested on 10 patients
PRP injections increase hair density and diameter in female androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome type 3- Thyroiditis, Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
research Dermatologists’ perceptions on the utility and limitations of teledermatology after examining 55,000 lesions
Dermatologists found teledermatology useful and confidence-boosting for diagnosing skin conditions, but faced limitations like technical issues and prescription restrictions. Despite this, they saw its potential to improve access to skin care, especially in remote areas.
research Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Evaluation of platelet‐rich plasma vs intralesional steroid in treatment of alopecia areata
Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, with fewer relapses than steroid treatment.
research Reflectance confocal microscopy for scarring and non-scarring alopecia real-time assessment
Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.
research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Alopecia Universalis Associated with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.
research Severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus - clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases
Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
research Beard involvement in a man with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
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 Methods of hair loss evaluation: a comparison of TrichoScan®with the modified wash test
The modified wash test is better than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss.
research Follicular Keratosis of the Chin Treated with 1.24R‐Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Ointment
Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Hair loss among a group of Egyptian children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Red Dots in a Net-Like Pattern on the Upper Chest: A Novel Clinical Observation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Fibrosing Alopecia in Pattern Distribution
Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
research [Translated article] Trichoscopy: An Update
Dermatologists should learn trichoscopy to better diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cross‐sectional study of 20 cases from nine families
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.