research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Uncovering the genetic architecture and evolutionary roots of androgenetic alopecia in African men
Genetic predictions of baldness in Europeans don't apply well to African men.
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 The effects of finasteride on scalp skin and serum androgen levels in men with androgenetic alopecia☆, ☆☆, ★, ★★
research Schimmelpenning syndrome with dydimosis aplasticosebacea in a one-month-old girl
Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Using Skindex-29 Scale to Assess The Impact of Androgenetic/Patterned Hair Loss on Quality of Life of Patients in Pakistan
Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, especially for women, in Pakistan.
research Assessment of quality of life in patients with female pattern hair loss in a tertiary care hospital in India
Female pattern hair loss greatly lowers quality of life, especially in young women.
research Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
research STUDY OF VITAMIN D LEVELS IN MEN WITH PREMATURE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Men with early baldness often have low vitamin D levels.
research Study of Hairfall through Cohen hair loss index with reference to different Mizaj
Hair loss patterns are linked to temperament and can help diagnose it.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Diseases
Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
research Scalp Reduction
Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
research Quantifying Alopecia Areata via Texture Analysis to Automate the SALT Score Computation
Researchers created a fast, accurate computer program to measure hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Lichen Amyloidosis on the Scalp: A Case Report
Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
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.
research Methods of hair loss evaluation in patients with endocrine disorders.
The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.
research The ‘Watch Sign’ – Another Observation in the Course of Male Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Hair loss in male frontal fibrosing alopecia may spare areas covered by a wristwatch.
research Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata
The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
research Hair loss in adult females: A clinical and trichoscopic study
Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research The impact of therapies for male pattern baldness: protocol for a network meta-analysis study
The study aims to find the most effective treatments for male pattern baldness.
research Men’s baldness stigma: A mixed methods international survey
Baldness is often stigmatized, causing distress for many men, but some accept it with minimal distress.
research Natural hairline density in men: findings of a pilot survey
Men generally have a certain thickness of hair at their hairline.
research A guide to distinguish alopecia areata from other hair loss diseases presenting similar clinical manifestations
The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
research Lichen planopilaris after hair transplantation
Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
research A 29 Year Old Man with Patchy Hair Loss
The man has patchy hair loss likely due to alopecia areata.
research Biochemical Roles of Testosterone and Epitestosterone to 5α-Reductase as Indicators of Male-Pattern Baldness
High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.
research Mapping of cis-acting expression quantitative trait loci in human scalp hair follicles
Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.