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Inflammation linked to the immune response may play a role in causing various types of hair loss.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research 058 The pattern of Fas and Fas ligand expression in alopecia areata
The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
research BH06 (P100) Dermoscopy and clinicohistopathological profile of lichen planopilaris restricted to the face: a case series of six unusual cases
Facial lichen planopilaris may be triggered by shaving and mustard oil, and early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
research Localized telogen effluvium following hair transplantation
Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Topical minoxidil 5% effectively improves hair density and width in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Discoid lupus alopecia complicated by frontal fibrosing alopecia on a background of androgenetic alopecia
Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
research Widespread and eruptive comedonal lesions with alopecia
A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Presenting with Irregular Patchy Alopecia on the Lateral and Posterior Scalp
The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
research Proposed mechanisms of low-level light therapy in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
research Chronological clinicopathological characterization of rapidly progressive alopecia areata resistant to multiple i.v. corticosteroid pulse therapies: An implication for improving the efficacy
Current corticosteroid pulse therapy is not very effective for severe rapidly progressive alopecia areata.
research Histopathological Findings of Uncomplicated Hair Transplant for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Can Lichen Planopilaris Features Be Present?
Hair transplants for male baldness can show inflammation and fibrosis, but more research is needed to confirm LPP presence.
research PA31 Traction alopecia in the paediatric Sikh population
Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
research It's not all traction: the pseudo ‘fringe sign’ in frontal fibrosing alopecia
The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
research Alopecic Patches on the Extremities of a Young Man
Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: September 2016
Scalp psoriasis features reversible hair loss and specific immune activation, with no significant hair follicle damage.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research Alopecia areata masquerading as frontal fibrosing alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
research Increased Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in the Sera of Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution (FAPD) in 16 African-Descent and Hispanic Female Patients: A Challenging Diagnosis
FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
research 354 Investigating early molecular changes in a model of x-ray radiation-induced alopecia: spotlight on growth arrest and endothelial dysfunction
Radiation-induced hair loss may be caused by hair growth stopping and inflammation in blood vessels.
research PHOTO GALLERY. CLINICAL VARIANTS OF LICHEN PLANUS WITH LESIONS OF THE SCALP
Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
research Clinicopathologic and trichoscopic features of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A case series study
The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
research Reflection confocal microscope characteristics of rose acne and some thoughts caused by it
Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Unusual dermoscopic features in a patient with alopecia areata
Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research 556 Safety and efficacy of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of cicatricial alopecia
Leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma is safe and can potentially help treat scarring hair loss.
research Pustular allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus and lichen planopilaris
Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata: An Overview of the Disease and its Genetic Basis: Review Article
Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
research Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis Involving Labial Mucosa, Which Improved with Naproxen
Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.