research Hair loss (alopecia or baldness)
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
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research Camouflage technique for alopecia areata: What is a patient to do?
The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Novel Hairless Mutations in Two Kindreds with Autosomal Recessive Papular Atrichia
New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
research ALOPECIA CIRCUMSCRIPTA DUE TO VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY
Alopecia in the woman was likely caused by vitamin A deficiency, not a fungal infection.
research Molecular Basis of Hereditary Hair Diseases
Certain gene variants can cause inherited hair diseases, which are important to diagnose and understand for patient care.
research Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair following COVID‐19 disease
COVID-19 can cause hair to become progressively kinked.
research Alteration in Asbabe-Sitta-Zaruriyah (Six essential pre-requisite for maintaining health) to prevent Intithār al-Sha‘r (Telogen Effluvium): An Insight
Changing six essential health practices can help prevent excessive hair shedding.
research Fatal Rapunzel Syndrome
A child died from eating hair, causing severe stomach blockages and infection.
research To grow or not to grow: Hair morphogenesis and human genetic hair disorders
Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
research Expression of Langerhans cell antigens in the hair follicles in alopecia areata
research Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
More atypical club hairs may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
research Persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia: updates in diagnosis and treatment persistent chemotherapy induced alopecia: an updated approach
Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss after chemotherapy.
research The childbearing years: hair diseases
Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
research Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
research Short anagen syndrome in a girl with curly dark hair and consanguineous parents
A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
research BH15 Nonsyndromic hypotrichosis: a rare case of congenital hypotrichosis 15 and management with minoxidil
Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair
Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
research Congenital hypotrichosis in a French bulldog
A French bulldog had sparse hair due to a condition similar to that seen in Chinese crested dogs.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research A comment regarding ‘follicular Swiss cheese’ in the diagnosis of alopecia areata
The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
research An Unusual Cause of Hair Loss
A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
research Religious headwear and alopecia: considerations for dermatologists
Religious headwear can cause hair loss, so dermatologists should offer culturally sensitive advice to prevent it.
research Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma
A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
research Commonly associated disorders with complete scalp alopecia in early childhood: A review
Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
research Hair and nail disorders
Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
research Alopecias
The book is a valuable guide for managing hair disorders, despite some missing details.
research Insights into the role of grooming modifications and preventative approaches in Pseudofolliculitis barbae: A narrative review of hair removal practices
Modifying grooming techniques and using treatments like chemical depilatories or laser hair removal can help manage Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Cervical cancer metastasis to the scalp presenting as alopecia neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research Tinea Capitis Induced by Barber Shaving: Isolation of Trichophyton tonsurans
Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.