research Rapidly progressive diffuse fibrosing alopecia
These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Amyloid associated alopecia: A case report and review of the literature
Amyloid proteins can cause rare hair loss by depositing in the scalp.
research Ornithine decarboxylase expression in cutaneous papillomas in SENCAR mice is associated with altered expression of keratins 1 and 10.
High ODC and low K1 and K10 may indicate early skin tumors in mice.
research Single-cell analysis of temporal immune cell dynamics in alopecia areata reveals a causal role for clonally expanded CD8+ T cells in disease
Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
research A Prospective Study of Dermoscopic and Ultrastructural Features of Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia
The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
research Classification of hair disease
Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
research Syphilitic alopecia
Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
research Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair
Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.
research Effect of wigs on perceived quality of life level in androgenetic alopecia patients
Wigs greatly improve life quality for hair loss patients.
research Molecular mapping of lymph node metastases by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in two melanoma patients
The conclusion is that a certain test might help find cancer spread in lymph nodes for melanoma patients, but more research is needed due to false positives.
research Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research C002 Vasculitis: A differential diagnostic approach
The document concludes that corticosteroids effectively treat vasculitis allergica in over 90% of cases, with long-term kidney issues being the main adverse outcome.
research C003 Histopathology of the alopecias
Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
research Nail abnormalities in patients with vitiligo
Vitiligo patients often have nail problems, so checking their nails is important.
research Abstracts from the ASA 40thAnnual Meeting
HNG may help prevent the negative effects of chemotherapy on sperm production and white blood cell counts.
research Auto-portrait as self-evaluation and follow-up of androgenetic alopecia: A case study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research 46,XY DSD due to impaired androgen production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
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 Leflunomide: an unlikely trigger and mechanistically a beneficial drug for alopecia areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
research Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity in hair follicle, a prognostic marker of response to the minoxidil treatment in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a review
Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
research CD123 immunohistochemistry for plasmacytoid dendritic cells is useful in the diagnosis of scarring alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
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research Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Subtypes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
research Cicatricial marginal alopecia: is it all traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
research PTCH1 Germline Mutations and the Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma Values in the Tumor Spectrum of Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome (NBCCS)
NBCCS and BFHS might be the same syndrome, helping better identify and manage cases.
research Computerized morphometry and three-dimensional image reconstruction in the evaluation of scalp biopsy from patients with non-cicatricial alopecias
The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.