research Building and Crossing the Translational Bridge: 2016 Alopecia Areata Research Summit Highlights
The summit aimed to speed up finding treatments for alopecia areata.
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research Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Mice by Stimulating the Hair Follicles Using Parathyroid Hormone Agonists Linked to a Collagen Binding Domain
A protein combining parathyroid hormone and collagen helped hair regrow in mice with a hair loss condition.
research The diagnosis and management of alopecia
The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
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 Alopecias cicatriciais primárias: revisão de achados histopatológicos de 37 pacientes do Departamento de Dermatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo no período de 2000 a 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
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 Stem cell markers (cytokeratin 15, CD34 and nestin) in primary scarring and nonscarring alopecia
Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
research Cicatricial marginal alopecia: is it all traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research A study of serial vertical sectioning of scalp biopsies to increase the histological diagnostic yield in alopecias
Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
research Diagnostic accuracy measures for vertical and transverse scalp biopsies in cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Mimicking Alopecia Syphilitica
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
research D2-40 Expression in Primary Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Temporal triangular alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
research Cicatricial Alopecia
Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia: A frontal variant of lichen planopilaris
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research Topical 2% tofacitinib for children with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis
Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
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 Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Stem cells and alopecia: a review of pathogenesis
Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.
research Alopecia areata presenting in 2 kidney-pancreas transplant recipients taking cyclosporine
Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.
research Captopril and alopecia: A case report and review of known cutaneous reactions in captopril use
Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent 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.