Disorders of Hair
December 2020
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research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options and Efficacy
Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Situation and Perspectives
Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: New Insights and a Call for Action
Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update on Treatment Options for Children
Individualized treatment plans are crucial for children with alopecia areata, with promising options like JAK inhibitors showing significant hair regrowth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
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 Alopecia Areata: Part 2: Treatment
Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
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research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Standardization of Trichotillometer
Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment
Many hair loss conditions can be treated.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Trichotrophic Substances, and Histologic Studies of the Human Scalp
Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.