research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
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research Surgical treatment of secondary cicatricial alopecia of scalp and eyebrow
Surgical methods for hair loss due to scarring should be chosen based on the size, location, and shape of the area, with most patients seeing good results.
research Autologous follicular unit extraction transplant for postburn cicatricial alopecia: A single‐center's retrospective case series
FUE hair transplant effectively treats burn-related hair loss with natural results and quick recovery.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Topical Treatment for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
research The spectrum of fibrosing alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor Geftinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp – A report with a brief review of the literature
Gefitinib can cause scalp skin issues and permanent hair loss.
research Sleeping position affects the hairline recession in male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Sleeping position can influence hairline recession in men with certain hair loss patterns.
research Drug-induced scarring and permanent alopecia
Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
research Rare and misdiagnosed entity fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A case report
A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.