research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss
The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
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research Utility of Trichoscopy in Various Types of Alopecia - A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
research Nonscarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study with Trichoscopic, Histopathologic, and Immunopathologic Analyses
Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
research Alopecia Areata in a Patient Receiving Infliximab
Infliximab may cause hair loss in Crohn's disease patients.
research Permanent Alopecia as a Manifestation of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Scalp: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histopathological Observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Leukemia Cutis of the Scalp Masquerading as Kerion in a Child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Assessment of Alopecia: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
research Inflammatory and Non-Melanocytic Tumoral Pathology of the Nail
The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
research Can You Diagnose Hair Loss (Non-Scarring Alopecia)
Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
research Areata-Like Lupus as a Clinical Manifestation of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research The Role of Scalp Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
research An Open Label Trial Evaluating the Use of Microneedling in Hair Loss
Microneedling mildly regrows hair in androgenetic alopecia but not in other types.
research Macroscopic And Microscopic Lesions Change Of Dermatitis In Dogs With Trigona Sp. Honey Treatment
Trigona honey effectively treats dermatitis in dogs.
research Commentary
Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Challenges in Diagnosing Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.
research The Use of Dermoscopy in a Case of Nevus Sebaceous Misdiagnosed and Treated as Cicatricial Alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
research Granulomatous Alopecia Areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole in a 55-Year-Old Woman with Parkinson's Disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research Skin Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review Article
Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
research Vitiligo: A White Patch That Affects the Soul
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
research Occupational Alopecia or Alopecia Areata?
The conclusion is that the hair loss in the patients was likely due to alopecia areata, not boron exposure.
research Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research Hair Diseases
Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia
The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
research Dermoscopic Findings and Comparison of Usefulness of Longitudinal Versus Transversal Sections in the Histological Diagnosis of Alopecia X
Transversal biopsy sections are better than longitudinal sections for diagnosing alopecia X.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.