research Diffuse scarring alopecia in a female pattern hair loss distribution
Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research The diagnosis and management of alopecia
The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research 481 Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
research Alopecia areata masquerading as frontal fibrosing alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
research Reply to: “Updated diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia”
The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
research Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma presenting as frontal fibrosing alopecia
Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
research Shared decision-making in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia benefit from shared decision-making with their doctors.
research Fibrosing Frontal Alopecia: A comprehensive study to understand its etiology
More research is needed to better understand and treat Fibrosing Frontal Alopecia.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and the impact of wig prosthesis on patient quality of life: a case report with medical insurance appeal letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Halting the Progression of Cicatricial Alopecia with Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin
Injectable platelet-rich fibrin may stop hair loss from Discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Distinguishing diffuse alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) using CD3+ T cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
research Etiology of cicatricial alopecias: a basic science point of view
Cicatricial alopecia may be caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, gland issues, or stem cell damage.
research Retinoids Putting the “A” in Alopecia
Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
research Transitory hair growth using platelet‐rich plasma therapy in stabilized central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
PRP therapy can temporarily grow hair in CCCA patients but isn't a permanent cure.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
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 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 Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
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 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 Psychosocial impact of cicatricial alopecias
Most patients with cicatricial alopecias face significant psychological and social challenges due to their hair loss.
research Differentiating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and androgenetic alopecia in african american men: report of three cases.
The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
research Immune privilege and alopecia areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
research An atypical clinical presentation of alopecia in 2 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
research Three Types of Alopecia in One Patient: A Case of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, and Telogen Effluvium
A thorough assessment and combined treatment are crucial for managing complex alopecia, especially in patients with skin of color.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.