research Treatment strategies for alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research The randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of intralesional botulinum toxin A injection for recalcitrant alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis
Botulinum toxin A injections may help treat difficult cases of total hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, current treatments, and future perspectives
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to immune issues, and while new treatments show promise, no universally effective solution exists yet.
research Hair follicle stem cells and the collapse of self-tolerance in alopecia: the interplay of barrier function, the microbiome, and immunity
JAK inhibitors may reverse early hair loss, but prolonged inflammation can cause permanent hair loss.
research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
research 068 Pathogenic Th17 cells, CD8+CD69+CD49a- tissue-resident memory T cells and common γ chain receptor + natural killer cells express more IL-17, compared to IFN-γ, under the foxp3+ memory regulatory T cells-depleted microenvironment in patients with chronic alopecia areata
IL-17 plays a key role in severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
research Alopecie acquisite
Acquired alopecia is hair loss that can be reversible or irreversible, depending on whether the hair follicle is destroyed.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia preceding the development of vitiligo: A case report
Hair loss condition FFA was seen before the appearance of skin depigmentation vitiligo in a patient.
research Immune Privilege Collapse and Alopecia Development: Is Stress a Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Genome-wide association study in alopecia areata implicates both innate and adaptive immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research The autoimmune basis of alopecia areata: A comprehensive review
Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
research Hot comb alopecia.
Hot comb use can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp.
research An update of the pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia: What does the current evidence tell us?
The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
research Phenotypic Analysis of T-Cells in Extensive Alopecia Areata Scalp Suggests Partial Tolerance
T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
research Alopecia Diffusa while Using Interleukin-17 Inhibitors against Psoriasis Vulgaris
IL-17 inhibitors for psoriasis may cause unexpected hair loss.
research The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region as Well as the Hair Bulb Area in the Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.
research Hot comb alopecia
Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.
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 DISRUPTION OF HAIR FOLLICLE IMMUNE PRIVILEGE IN ALOPECIA AREATA: ENIGMATIC MECHANISMS AND EMERGING CONCEPTS
Restoring hair follicle immune privilege may help treat alopecia areata.
research Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata After Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in a Child With Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Donor lymphocyte infusions effectively treated leukemia relapse but caused vitiligo and alopecia areata.
research Serum Interleukin 17 as a Marker for Alopecia Areata Severity: A Case-Control Study
Higher Interleukin 17A levels may indicate more severe alopecia areata.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows robust T helper 1 and Janus kinase 3 skewing
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
research 546 Epidermal growth factor receptor as a key regulator of the immune privilege
EGFR is crucial for preventing hair follicle inflammation and hair loss.
research BH26 First reported case of lichen planopilaris in siblings: evidence for a genetic link?
Lichen planopilaris may have a genetic link.
research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
research Therapie der androgenetischen Alopezie der Frau mit Minoxidil-Lösung
Minoxidil solution can effectively treat hair thinning in women.
research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
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 AND SYSTEMATIC DISEASE
Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.