research Folliculitis decalvans: a case report of satisfactory recovery after implementing isotretinoin therapy
Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
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research Alopecia areata – Current understanding and management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research The Possible Bidirectional Relationship between Disease Severity in Androgenetic Alopecia and Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Severe hair loss may worsen with skin condition, suggesting treating the skin might help.
research Pathology in Practice
Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: diagnosis and treatment
Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
research Hair Sciences: An interview with Dr. Rodney Sinclair on female pattern hair loss
Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
research The Study of Growth Factors in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia
Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
research A Canadian Consensus on Androgenetic Alopecia: Approach and Management
Experts recommend specific treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for managing hereditary hair loss.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
research Recovery Effects of Oral Supplementation with Polar Lipid-Rich Wheat Extracts on Acute Telogen Effluvium: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
Wheat extract supplements reduce hair shedding and improve growth in women with hair loss.
research Alopecia universalis after injection of messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccine. A case report
A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: A Narrative Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Treatments
Spironolactone is effective for treating female hair loss, with new treatments like clascoterone showing promise.
research Understanding the Characteristics of the Scalp for Developing Scalp Care Products
Improving the scalp's barrier function can help reduce dandruff and maintain scalp health.
research A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
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 Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: a case report and review of literature
Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
research Effect of Fastness, Hair Coating and Hair Protection by Deying of Orange Henna
Henna orange powder, especially with alkali, protects and colors hair better than oxidizing colorants.
research Cyclic combing of untreated and bleached human hair: Analysis of the time‐dependent breakage of hair through recording the formation of fibre fragments
Friction causes hair breakage during combing, and fragment count predicts hair strength.
research Allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp: a review of an underdiagnosed entity
Scalp allergic reactions are often missed, needing specific tests and avoiding certain hair products for proper treatment.
research Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Central trichoptilosis with onycholysis
Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
research Lichen Planopilaris with Pili Torti and Ectodermal Dysplasia: a hair curling case report.
Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
research Investigating the Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Shape, Color, and Thickness: A Case‐Control Study
Smoking and lighter hair color increase alopecia risk, especially in women and those over 25.
research Extensive Spiculated Follicular Porokeratosis With Alopecia: A Case Report
Follicular porokeratosis may be linked to diabetes and can lead to hair loss.
research TRICHOTILLOMANIA WITH GIANT GASTRIC TRICHOBEZOAR IN A FEMALE CHILD: A CASE REPORT
An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!
Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
research Effectiveness of Hair Care Products Containing Placental Growth Factor for the Treatment of Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
research Androgenetic alopecia – Current status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.