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.
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research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research Flares of systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy and the puerperium: prevention, diagnosis and management
Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
research Alopecia: evaluation and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
research Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: More Than a Positive Antinuclear Antibody
Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus is a severe autoimmune disease in children requiring early diagnosis and comprehensive management.
research New-onset systemic lupus erythematosus beginning as class V lupus nephritis after COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.
research Experience with oral tofacitinib in 8 adolescent patients with alopecia universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: diagnosis and treatment
Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
research A case series of 46 patients with lichen planopilaris: Demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience
Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a review of literature
Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
research Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with prednisone
Prednisone may cause multiple skin nodules in lupus patients.
research Telogen effluvium associated with COVID‐19 infection
COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to infection stress or treatments.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Retrospective Study and Stepwise Therapeutic Approach
No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
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 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: An update on the hypothesis of pathogenesis and treatment
The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Lichen planopilaris treated with thalidomide
Thalidomide significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with lichen planopilaris.
research Linear lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting as alopecia along Blaschko’s lines: A distinct variant of lupus panniculitis in East Asians?
A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Regrowth following cessation of sunscreen on the forehead
Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Finasteride-mediated hair regrowth and reversal of atrophy in a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Commentary: Treatment of lichen planopilaris
Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
research British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus 2021
Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
research Antimalarial therapy for granuloma annulare: Results of a retrospective analysis
Antimalarial drugs, especially chloroquine, can effectively treat granuloma annulare.
research Clinical and microscopic features of generalized discoid lupus erythematosus in dogs (10 cases)
Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia treatment options
Combination therapy, especially with finasteride, is effective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Distinctive lupus panniculitis of scalp with linear alopecia along Blaschko's lines: a review of the literature
Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.