research Alopecia areata: A review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
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research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated with Erlotinib
Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Lichen planopilaris [cicatricial (scarring) alopecia] in a child
A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
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 Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Imiquimod
An 84-year-old man got a rare scalp condition from using imiquimod cream, which was cured with systemic steroids.
research The Role of Hair Restoration Surgery in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair restoration surgery can potentially treat primary scarring alopecias, but it's important to start early medication, ensure patient remission before transplant, and monitor after surgery.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
research Alopecia: Kids are not just little people
Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
research Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton soudanense mimicking bacterial folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Association between genetically predicted leukocyte telomere length and non-scarring alopecia: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
research Successful Management of Folliculitis Decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans was successfully treated with doxycycline and ozenoxacin.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia amalgamated with alopecia areata: immunologic findings
The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
research Neonatal Occipito-Lınear and Temporo-Fronto-Parıetal Alopecıa: Can Non-Marginal and Marginal forms of the Transient Neonatal Hair Loss be Found Together?
A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: a clinico-therapeutic challenge!
Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris: A Cross-Sectional Study of 87 Moroccan Cases
Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
research A Scoping Review of Exosome Delivery Applications in Hair Loss
Exosome therapy could help hair growth but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
research Therapeutic Intervention in Lichen Planus Pilar (LPP): Synergy of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Topical Corticosteroid
Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
research Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D in non‐scarring alopecia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
People with non-scarring hair loss often have lower vitamin D levels than those without hair loss.
research Review on Alopecia Areata in the Middle East and Africa: Landscape and Unmet Needs
The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
research Study of Skin Expression of MicroRNA-146a in Patients with Alopacia Areata
Higher levels of miR-203 may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Central Frontoparietal Band-Like Alopecia in a 40-Year-Old Woman
A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
research Combination therapy of alopecia areata using cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid: A long-term follow-up study
Combination therapy with cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid shows favorable long-term results for treating alopecia areata.
research Scalp lesions, in images
Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
research Hair Transplantation in Cicatricial Alopecia: A Preliminary Report
Hair transplantation is safe and effective for permanent hair loss due to scarring, with high patient satisfaction.
research Describing the Hair and Related Abnormalities
The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.