research What’s New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
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research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
research A new practical classification for spatial distribution and morphology of human hair: Ahmad's LGMA classification
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
research Hair loss in hospital medicine: a practical guide
The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
research Hypertrichosis around a leg ulcer being treated with prostaglandin E1 ointment
A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
research Orientation of Multi-Hair Follicles in Nonbald Men: Perpendicular Versus Parallel
Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
research Kava-induced acute cutaneous toxicity: An increasingly recognized characteristic clinicohistologic pattern
Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research Alopecia areata as a complication of hair restoration surgery
Hair transplant surgery may cause alopecia areata, a new possible complication.
research Quantitative trichoscopic analysis of hair density in people attending tertiary care hospital – A cross-sectional study
Hair density decreases with age, especially in the 60s.
research Hand Pilomatrixoma: A Rare Localization
A rare hair follicle tumor in the hand was successfully removed with no return after four years.
research Evaluation of Scalp Hair Density and Diameter in the Arab Population: Clinical Office-Based Phototrichogram Analysis
Arab hair is generally thicker but less dense compared to other ethnicities, affecting hair disorder diagnosis and treatment.
research Multibacillary leprosy with positive serology misdiagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus
A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.
research Hair distribution width – a novel trichoscopy parameter for hair miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia
New method, hair distribution width (HDW), improves accuracy in diagnosing androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
research Rare presentation of disseminated follicular lymphoma as an ill-defined reticular patch over the scalp and forehead
A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
research Hair Weathering
Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
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 Monilethrix: A case report imaged by trichoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy and histopathology
Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
research Follicular Lichen Planus Caused by Wig Use: An Unusual Case of Koebner Phenomenon
Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
research Laboratory and Experimental Trichology
The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
research Lentiginous melanoma. A clinically malignant entity that histopathologically seems benign. Case study harbouring BRAF V 600R mutation
A clinically suspected melanoma appeared benign under the microscope but was confirmed by specific tests and a rare mutation.
research Immune response involving the bulge region in addition to telogen conversion contributes to hair loss in a case of atypical drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome
Hair loss in a drug reaction case involved both a common shedding phase and an immune attack on hair follicle stem cells.
research Follicular Bisection in Hair Restoration: In Vivo Experiment
Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
research Lymphomatoid papulosis improving on hormone-replacement therapy
Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
research Nevus comedonicus in a Malay man: A case report and review of literature
A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.
research What is ‘normal’ hair?
Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
research Regeneration of Human Scar Tissue with Topical Iodine: A Preliminary Report—Part 2
Topical iodine can help regenerate human scar tissue quickly.
research Hair Grafts in Lower Leg Reconstruction
Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.
research Alopecia triangularis congenita in combination with androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.