research Three-dimensional architecture of macrofibrils in the human scalp hair cortex
Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
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research Common causes of hair loss – clinical manifestations, trichoscopy and therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
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 Trichoscopic features of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Results in 249 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research Clinico-epidemiological and Mycological Aspects of Tinea Incognito in Iran: A 16-Year Study
Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.
research Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress
Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research TINEA CAPITIS
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia areata, Including 3-Year Follow-Up
Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
research Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata: No Effect on the Perifollicular Lymphoid Infiltration
Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Patients with profuse hair shedding may reveal anagen hair dystrophy: a diagnostic clue of alopecia areata incognita
Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research A review of monochromatic light devices for the treatment of alopecia areata
Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
research Lupus panniculitis clinically simulating alopecia areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research How to Diagnose Hair Loss
The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review
Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
research Temporal triangular alopecia: significance of trichoscopy in differential diagnosis
Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.
research Kerion Celsi: a clinical epidemiological study
Early diagnosis and effective treatment of kerion Celsi prevent scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Novel tip-loaded dissolving and implantable microneedle array patches for sustained release of finasteride
New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
research Body to scalp: Evolving trends in body hair transplantation
Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Rhombencephalosynapsis presenting antenatally with ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus in a likely case of Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome
A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
research Localized cutaneous necrosis associated with the antiphospholipid syndrome
A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
research An ultrastructural study on corkscrew hairs and cigarette‐ash‐shaped hairs observed by dermoscopy of tinea capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.