research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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research Congenital Combined Melanocytic Nevus of the Scalp With Associated Alopecia Areata
A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
research Subsurface detection of hair follicles in alopecia areata using optical coherence tomography
OCT can detect hidden hair follicles in alopecia areata, indicating potential hair regrowth.
research Adjuvant Scalp Rolling for Patients With Refractory Alopecia Areata
Scalp rolling might help regrow hair in people with a hair loss condition called Alopecia Areata.
research Apremilast for Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series
Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
research Intralesional Corticosteroid Versus Cryotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids may be more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research EFFICACY OF PLATELET RICH PLASMA AS MONOTHERAPY IN TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA AREATA.
PRP injections significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Management of primary cicatricial alopecias: options for treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research The Efficacy of Growth Factor Injection in Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of growth factor injections for androgenetic alopecia by reviewing 12 studies with 745 patients. It found that growth factor concentrates (GFC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections improved hair density and thickness over 12 months, with GFC increasing hair density from 19.6 hairs/cm² at 1 month to 57.1 at 12 months, and PRP increasing density by 34.4 at 6 months and 42.0 at 12 months. Patient satisfaction was high at 94.3%, and adverse events were mild. However, the studies had a high risk of bias and substantial heterogeneity, suggesting the need for larger, standardized, double-blind trials with long-term follow-up to confirm efficacy.
research Alopecia Areata
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Identification of novel step‐up regimen of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in scalp alopecia areata based on a double‐blind randomized controlled trial
Start with 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide for scalp alopecia areata and increase if needed.
research Vibration assisted analgesia during intralesional corticosteroid therapy for alopecia
Vibration assisted analgesia reduces pain during corticosteroid therapy for alopecia.
research Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
research Clinical Outcome of Ayurvedic Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata)- A Case Study
Ayurvedic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
research Cicatricial Alopecia
Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a retrospective clinical review of 62 patients with treatment outcome and long-term follow-up
The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.
research Treatment of alopecia areata: An Australian expert consensus statement
Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Treatment strategies for alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Adolescent hair loss
Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
research Interventions for morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Alopecia areata presenting in 2 kidney-pancreas transplant recipients taking cyclosporine
Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.
research Perda pilosa por líquen plano pilar após transplante capilar: relato de dois casos e revisão da literatura
Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
research A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Topical Treatment Modalities for Alopecia Areata
Steroids are the best treatment for Alopecia Areata with few side effects.
research Novel Anti-Melanogenesis Properties of Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a Popular Wound Healing Booster
Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) may help lighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation.
research Alopecia Areata of the Beard: A Review of the Literature
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.