80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”
This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”
This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.
57 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This study reported that chemical relaxants and hair styling practices were associated with scarring hair loss, particularly among women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecias.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
In this study, Xtressé™ gummies were found to be safe and well tolerated, showing potential improvement in hair density among women with non-scarring alopecia over four months, while partially benefiting those with scarring alopecia; larger trials are encouraged.
44 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
This review provides a framework for diagnosing acquired scalp alopecias and discusses both non-scarring and scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
A user is starting a microneedling regimen for hair loss, using Derminator 2, ketoconazole shampoo, castor oil, and multivitamins. They plan to provide monthly updates on their progress.
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.
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.
Do alopecia areata patches scar? And is there evidence for peptides?Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles and often regrow. One small trial of a cosmetic peptide lotion reported improvement, but no peptide is an approved treatment; see a dermatologist.
Getting bald patches? What is and isn't known about Procapil and immune-related hair lossProcapil 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.
Can PP405 help bald patches caused by stress?PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.