research Cicatricial Alopecias
Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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research Minoxidil
Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
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 Dermatopathology Workshop Summary, Berlin 2004
The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.
research Psoriatic alopecia
Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
research Alopecia Following Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for Submental Adiposity
Some men lost hair after deoxycholic acid treatment for neck fat, but most saw improvement or resolution.
research Use of adapalene in alopecia areata: Efficacy and safety of mometasone furoate 0.1% cream versus combination of mometasone furoate 0.1% cream and adapalene 0.1% gel in alopecia areata
Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.
research Comparative Evaluation of Superficial Cryotherapy vs Intralesional Triamcinolone in Alopecia Areata at a Tertiary Care Center: A Dermoscopic and Clinical Study in Middle-aged Adults
Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata in middle-aged adults.
research Microinfusão de metotrexato nas lesões de couro cabeludo podem auxiliar no alívio da alopécia frontal fibrosante?
Microinfusion of methotrexate can help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Acute Hair Loss 3 Years after Bone Marrow Transplant
A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.
research Early stage alopecia areata is associated with inflammation in the upper dermis and damage to the hair follicle infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Systemic Corticosteroids in Vitiligo
Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
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 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 Frontal fibrosing alopecia versus lichen planopilaris: a clinicopathological study
The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective review of 19 patients seen at Duke University
Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in the Developing Countries of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East: A Review
Atopic dermatitis is common in developing countries, but many patients receive poor care due to inconsistent guidelines and lack of resources.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research T helper 17 cell/regulatory T-cell imbalance in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa: the link to hair follicle dissection, obesity, smoking and autoimmune comorbidities
An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
research Acute diffuse and total alopecia: A new subtype of alopecia areata with a favorable prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
research The role of lymphocytes in the development and treatment of alopecia areata
Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
research Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp
A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
research A case series of 46 patients with lichen planopilaris: Demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience
Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
research Endocrine-skin interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: Recent advances in understanding and management
New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
research The utility of elastic Verhoeff-Van Gieson staining in dermatopathology
EVG staining is a valuable, simple, and cost-effective method for diagnosing various skin conditions in dermatopathology.
research Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice Involves Leukocyte-mediated Root Sheath Disruption in Advance of Overt Hair Loss
Hair loss in mice starts with immune cells damaging hair roots before it becomes visible.