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research Color-Transition Sign: A Useful Trichoscopic Finding for Differentiating Alopecia Areata Incognita from Telogen Effluvium

2 citations , March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.

research Eyelash Alopecia Areata: Case Series and Literature Review

11 citations , August 2012 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology”

Eyelash alopecia areata often goes undiagnosed and can lead to complete eyelash regrowth, especially in younger patients.

research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft

126 citations , January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.

Sequential Cyclic Changes of Hair Roots Revealed by Dermoscopy Demonstrate a Progressive Mechanism of Diffuse Alopecia Areata Over Time

research Sequential Cyclic Changes of Hair Roots Revealed by Dermoscopy Demonstrate a Progressive Mechanism of Diffuse Alopecia Areata Over Time

4 citations , October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.

research Skin Melanocytes: Biology and Development

401 citations , January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

170 upvotes 6 years ago

Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

community For any young men whom are balding

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Young men experiencing hair loss should consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Shaving is an option, but medications can help maintain and regrow hair, though results vary.