research Alopecia and its medical management
Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
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research Lichen planopilaris: A therapeutic management review
Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
research Follicular Stem Cells in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
research Epidermal Cells Expressing Putative Cell Markers in Nonglabrous Skin Existing in Direct Proximity with the Distal End of the Arrector Pili Muscle
Certain skin cells near the base of hair muscles may help renew and stabilize skin, possibly affecting skin disorder understanding.
research Alopecia areata universalis in a dog
A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
research Ex vivo dermatoscopy of scalp specimens and slides
Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
research Reassessing frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures
Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
research Racial and Gender Influences on Skin Disease
Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after hair transplantation: A case report and literature review
Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
research The Functional Diversity of Epidermal Keratins Revealed by the Partial Rescue of the Keratin 14 Null Phenotype by Keratin 16
K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
research A multicentre placebo‐controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of oral ciclosporin A in the treatment of canine idiopathic sebaceous adenitis in comparison with conventional topical treatment
Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus: diagnosis and therapeutic challenge
Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
research Vertical vs. transverse sections of scalp biopsy specimens: a pilot study on the comparison of the diagnostic value of two techniques in alopecia
Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
research Lichen Planopilaris Treated With a Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor γ Agonist
A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
research Treatments options for alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutations in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research Dilation of Multiple Eccrine Ducts as a Highly Specific Marker for Cicatricial Alopecia
Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
research Caspase-1 Level Is Higher in the Scalp in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
research Thermal imaging and dermoscopy for detecting inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Infrared thermography, especially with dermoscopy, improves accuracy in diagnosing active hair loss due to inflammation.
research Elastic Staining in Differentiating Between Follicular Streamers and Follicular Scars in Horizontal Scalp Biopsy Sections
EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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 Frontal fibrosing alopecia, clinical and histopathological characteristics of mexican patients: an original research study and review of literature
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal Mexican women, requiring early detection to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Clinicopathologic lessons in distinguishing cicatricial alopecia: 7 Cases of lichen planopilaris misdiagnosed as discoid lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research The potential of androgenic alopecia management from plant derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research Unveiling a Shared Precursor Condition for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
research Rapidly progressive diffuse fibrosing alopecia
These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
research A papular eruption on the face. A distinct subtype of lichen planopilaris?
A rare skin condition affected only the facial hair of a 46-year-old man.