Pattern Hair Loss: Assessment of Inflammation and Fibrosis on Histologic Sections

    September 2019 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Manuel Valdebran, Joshua H. Mo, Dirk M. Elston, Linda Doan
    Studysummary This study found inflammation and fibrosis in both pattern hair loss cases and controls but concluded that these factors may not significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of pattern hair loss.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on jaad.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical, Pathophysiologic, and Therapeutic Review International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2018
    2. Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review Endocrine · 2017
    3. Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Aged 40-69 Years: Prevalence and Risk Factors British Journal of Dermatology · 2003
    4. Androgenetic Alopecia and Microinflammation International Journal of Dermatology · 2000
    5. Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Increased Scalp Hair Shedding in Middle-Aged Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996

    Related research 7

    1. Lichen-Planopilaris-Like Scarring Pattern in a Patient with Alopecia and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 2020
    2. A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Scalp Hair Loss in Children (0–18 Years) in Kota Region, South-East Rajasthan Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2019
    3. Lichen Planopilaris, Diagnosis and Therapy Challenge - Case Report 2018
    4. Trichoscopy as an Additional Diagnostic Tool for Monitoring of Lichen Planopilaris Aktuelle Dermatologie · 2016
    5. Incidental Syringomas of the Scalp in a Patient with Scarring Alopecia Case Reports in Dermatology · 2015
    6. Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia · 2013
    7. Topical and Intralesional Therapies for Alopecia Areata Dermatologic therapy · 2011