research British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of alopecia areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
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research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Treatment strategies for alopecia
Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Treatment
research New Treatment Strategies in Management of Alopecia Areata: Review Article
New treatments for sudden hair loss include oral medications and a special laser, both showing promise in hair regrowth.
research Bilateral Temporal Triangular Alopecia Associated with Phakomatosis Pigmentovascularis Type IV Successfully Treated with Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair transplant surgery effectively treated a specific type of hair loss and is recommended as a primary treatment option.
research Athena: Specialty Certificate Examination case for general dermatology and dermatology in primary healthcare
Alopecia areata has a high chance of persisting and relapsing, with a significant risk of total hair loss, especially if it starts in childhood.
research Reporte de caso: alopecia areata universal tratada exitosamente con baricitinib
Baricitinib successfully treated severe hair loss.
research Epidemiological profile of frontal fibrosing alopecia
research B‐ RAF , naevi and melanoma: a complex relationship
Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
research Use of trichoscopy for the diagnosis of alopecia areata coexisting with primary scarring alopecia in a female hair loss patient
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
research Insight into Alopecia: A Narrative Review of Prevalence, Pathogenesis and Psychological Consequences
Herbal therapies for alopecia show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Topical minoxidil therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research Angiosarcoma of the Scalp Mimicking an Inflammatory Scarring Alopecia and Diagnosed on Horizontal Histologic Sections
Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
research Hair loss (alopecia or baldness)
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
research Impairment of autophagy may be associated with follicular miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia by inducing premature catagen
Impaired autophagy may cause hair loss by triggering early catagen.
research Scalp Micropigmentation
SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
research [Basal cell carcinomas of the scalp. Review of 77 patients with 81 tumors].
The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
research A Case Report On Alopecia Areata – A Comprehensive Clinical Analysis
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can lead to significant hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata.
research Management of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata management involves explaining the condition, using treatments like steroids and immunotherapy, and providing support like counseling and wigs.
research Topical minoxidil in alopecia areata: a double-blind trial
Topical minoxidil showed limited effectiveness for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopic Patterns of Scalp Dermatoses: An Observational Cross-sectional Study
Trichoscopic patterns often overlap in scalp disorders, so dermatologists need to stay updated.
research Successful Short-Term Hair Transplantation Results in Two Patients With Primary Scarring Alopecia of the Scalp Pretreated With Autologous Fat Grafting
Fat grafting before hair transplant may improve hair growth in scarring alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis: An Updated Review
Tinea capitis in young children requires oral antifungal treatment for effective management.
research Alopecia in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome: Is it truly telogen effluvium?
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
research Remission of Alopecia Universalis Following Successful Clinical Islet Transplantation
Hair regrowth in alopecia universalis may be possible by altering immune cells.
research Cellular Activity in the Dermis Surrounding the Hair Bulb in Alopecia Areata
Hair growth in alopecia areata is hindered due to impaired cell activity in the surrounding tissue.