research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
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research Improvement in the inflammatory aspect of androgenetic alopecia. A pilot study with an antimicrobial lotion
Antimicrobial lotion reduces inflammation and increases hair density in hair loss patients.
research Treatment of permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia with low dose oral minoxidil
Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research A Unique Clinicopathological Manifestation of Fungal Infection: A Case Series of Deep Dermatophytosis in Immunosuppressed Patients
Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Role of Dermoscopy in Differential Diagnosis
Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
research Proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa in four cats
Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
research Vertical vs. Transverse Sections
Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
research Inhibition of Hair Growth by Testosterone in the Presence of Dermal Papilla Cells from the Frontal Bald Scalp of the Postpubertal Stumptailed Macaque1
Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
research Neutralization of IL-8 Prevents the Induction of Dermatologic Adverse Events Associated with the Inhibition of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
Blocking IL-8 can reduce skin rashes from cancer treatment.
research MicroRNAs in the skin: role in development, homoeostasis and regeneration
MicroRNAs are important for skin health and could be targets for new skin disorder treatments.
research Apoptosis in follicles of individuals with female pattern hair loss is associated with perifollicular microinflammation
Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.
research Scalp Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Relations with Disease Severity
Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
research Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Differential expression analysis of balding and nonbalding dermal papilla microRNAs in male pattern baldness with a microRNA amplification profiling method
Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.
research HAIR DISEASES
Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
research Successful treatment of female-pattern hair loss with spironolactone in a 9-year-old girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research CD10 and CD34 in fetal and adult human hair follicles: dynamic changes in their immunohistochemical expression during embryogenesis and hair cycling
CD10 and CD34 levels change during hair development and different hair growth stages, which could be important for hair regeneration treatments.
research Scalp Micropigmentation
SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
research Miniaturized hairs maintain contact with the arrector pili muscle in alopecia areata but not in androgenetic alopecia: A model for reversible miniaturization and potential for hair regrowth
Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
research Power Boosting the Grafts in Hair Transplantation Surgery*
A new storage solution may increase hair transplant graft survival.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Dermoscopic evaluation of skin in healthy cats
Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.
research Proliferation, DNA repair and apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia
Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.
research An Investigation of Apoptosis in Androgenetic Alopecia
Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research The stumptailed macaque as a model for baldness: effects of minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth in early baldness stages and prevents baldness in non-bald scalps.
research Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia treated with dutasteride, minoxidil and artificial hair transplantation
Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research Erythropoietin promotes hair shaft growth in cultured human hair follicles and modulates hair growth in mice
Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.