research Moth-eaten essential syphilitic alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
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180-210 / 1000+ results research Equine alopecia areata: a retrospective clinical descriptive study at the U niversity of C alifornia, D avis (1980–2011)
Horse alopecia areata is rare and mainly affects their appearance.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia among men: A clinicopathologic study of 7 cases
Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
research A 40-Year-Old Woman of African Descent with the Central Scalp Hair Loss
A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
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 Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Baldness [alopecia Androgenetica: Calvicie]
The document concludes that Androgenic Alopecia is a type of hair loss, commonly known as baldness.
research Patterned Hair Loss
A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
research Lipedematous alopecia of the scalp
Lipedematous scalp may be underdiagnosed and doesn't improve with finasteride.
research New Histopathological Findings in Scarring Alopecias
New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
research Alopecias
Alopecia causes sudden hair loss, possibly due to genetic, environmental, or immune factors.
research Histopathological insights into hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Diffuse anagen-telogen conversion precedes clinical hair loss progression
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
research 43303 Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
Alopecia, especially androgenic, may increase cardiovascular risk, but more research is needed.
research Pili trianguli et canaliculi as a phenotypic subtype in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A scanning electron microscopy study
Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
research Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems
Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
research Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
research Alopecia areata: A review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Alopecia areata incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Fixed focal alopecia for 20 years
The man has Temporal Triangular Alopecia, a stable, non-scarring hair loss condition best treated with hair transplantation.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
research Nonscarring alopecias
Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
research Hair and scalp disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Can you diagnose hair loss (Non-scarring alopecia)
Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
research Rely on clinical experience to help guide treatment selection for primary cicatricial (scarring) alopecias
Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
research Perifollicular Microscarring in Alopecia Areata and Pattern Hair Loss
Microscarring is found in both alopecia areata and pattern hair loss, suggesting a shared cause.
research A morphometric and histologic study of the scalp in psoriasis. Paradoxical sebaceous gland atrophy and decreased hair shaft diameters without alopecia.
Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
research Alopecia areata with lymphocytic mural folliculitis affecting the isthmus in a thoroughbred mare
The horse had a rare type of hair loss caused by immune cells attacking hair follicles.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.