2 citations
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November 2018 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that in poodles, perifollicular changes in the hair follicle glassy membrane are not always linked to calcium deposition.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This narrative review highlights current insights into how perifollicular fibrosis contributes to androgenetic alopecia, by hindering hair regrowth and treatment response, and outlines potential antifibrotic therapies, though conclusive evidence from randomized controlled trials is still needed.
10 citations
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June 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses inflammatory perifollicular fibrosis and alopecia but provides no new research findings.
January 2019 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” This paper reports a rare case where AL amyloidosis presented as isolated scalp alopecia, underscoring the importance of considering systemic amyloidosis in the differential diagnosis of alopecia.
42 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that follicular microinflammation significantly contributes to the early stages of male androgenetic alopecia, potentially leading to perifollicular fibrosis and follicle destruction as the condition progresses.