research Annular alopecia areata: Report of two cases
This report details two cases of alopecia areata with unusual annular and circinate patterns, highlighting atypical morphology of the condition.
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research Halo Scalp Ring: An Annular Alopecia Associated with Birth Injury
A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
research An Uncommon Presentation of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting As Annular, Non-scarring Alopecia on the Scalp
This case report highlights that tumid lupus erythematosus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of annular scalp lesions with non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis.
research Two Annular Alopecic Lesions on the Scalp in a Young Asian Man: A Quiz
Thorough clinical examination is crucial for diagnosing unusual alopecia.
research Granuloma annulare with alopecia areata in a 6-year-old girl: a case report
This case report describes a 6-year-old Middle-Eastern girl with skin lesions, scaling, discoloration, and patchy alopecia, diagnosed with acute granuloma annulare, alopecia areata, and dermatitis. The treatment, including topical minoxidil, betamethasone, and triamcinolone acetonide injections, showed modest effectiveness for alopecia.
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7 / 801 results- Does microneedling help with all types of alopecia, or only androgenic alopecia? Microneedling is most effective for androgenic alopecia, with limited evidence for other types.
- Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.
- Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
- Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune response Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.
- Alfatradiol: Can it help if my hair loss is linked to DHT? The one randomised trial of topical alfatradiol — in 103 women — found hair thickness and density essentially unchanged after six months, while minoxidil improved both; its authors credited alfatradiol with slowing hair loss rather than regrowing hair. Laboratory work supports a local effect on follicular DHT, but no controlled trial in men appears to have been published.
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Do NOT make this mistake when getting your hair transplant
A youthful hairline is preferred over an age-appropriate one for hair transplants, but factors like donor hair availability and response to treatments like finasteride must be considered. Surgeons should aim for the most aesthetically pleasing hairline while managing long-term hair loss.
community AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
community Diffuse Alopecia
A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.
community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.
community Random bald spot suddenly appeared
A user noticed a sudden bald spot and others suggested it might be alopecia areata, often stress-induced, recommending seeing a dermatologist for steroid injections. Topical minoxidil was mentioned as a successful treatment by one user.
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