research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
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research Therapeutic response of facial papules and inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia to low-dose oral isotretinoin
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
research The efficacy of antimalarial drugs in the therapy of selected forms of cicatricial alopecia
Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
research The Effectiveness of Topical Keratolytics (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Beta Hydroxy Acids/Urea) in Treating Keratosis Pilaris: A Review of the Literature
Topical treatments like AHAs, BHAs, and urea may help keratosis pilaris, but evidence is limited.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Regrowth following cessation of sunscreen on the forehead
Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser treatment for ingrown toenails and pincer nails
The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
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 Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Minoxidil
Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
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 Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae; current treatment options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research Immune checkpoint inhibitor‐related alopecia: Insight into the pathophysiology utilizing non‐invasive diagnostic techniques
Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
research Eyebrow reconstruction in dormant keratosis pilaris atrophicans
Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
research The role of platelet-rich plasma therapy in refractory folliculitis decalvans
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
research Rely on clinical experience to help guide treatment selection for primary cicatricial (scarring) alopecias
Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research A Comparative Study of a New Food Supplement, ViviScal®, with Fish Extract for the Treatment of Hereditary Androgenic Alopecia in Young Males
ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in association with Sjögren's syndrome: more than a simple coincidence
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp from topical minoxidil 5% solution
A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae induced by oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
research Contact Dermatitis Associated with Alopecia and Hyperpigmentation
Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
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 Medical therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review and clinical approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Hair loss in infancy and childhood
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
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 What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.