research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
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research Trichoscopy of the Beard: Aid Tool for Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men
Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
research PPAR-γ Agonists and Their Role in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
research Comparative Histopathological Analyses of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Lagos, Nigeria
The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
research Relevance of Trichoscopy in the Differential Diagnosis of Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study from North India
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Congenital Combined Melanocytic Nevus of the Scalp With Associated Alopecia Areata
A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
research Dystrophic Anagen Effluvium Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α-2a/Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
research A Prostaglandin D-Synthase-Positive Mast Cell Gradient Characterizes Scalp Patterning
Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
research Histopathology of Aging of the Hair Follicle
Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research Low-Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% for Sustainable Hair Regrowth
Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
research Aplasia Cutis Congenita on Lumbosacral Area
A newborn girl has a rare skin condition with two ulcers on her buttock that are healing on their own.
research Clinical Recognition and Management of Alopecia in Women of Color
The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
research Reversible Hair Loss in a Patient With Cicatricial Alopecia: A Case of Regrowth Associated With Pioglitazone Use
Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
research Dermatoscopic Features of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
research Pathology in Practice: Case of a 13-Year-Old Cat with Paraneoplastic Alopecia and Hepatic Malignancy
The cat had liver cancer and a related hair loss condition, with a likely cause being bile duct cancer.
research Lichen Planopilaris Treated With Thalidomide
Thalidomide significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with lichen planopilaris.
research Female Progressive Scalp Hair Loss Associated with Ovarian Thecoma
A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
research Unilateral Widespread Lichen Planus Following Blaschko's Lines After Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection
An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
research Nontransplantation Methods of Surgical Hair Restoration
Non-transplantation methods can effectively restore hair.
research A Man with Changes on Nose
The document discusses a condition causing hair loss after surgery and a type of rosacea affecting the nose, with treatments including surgery and laser therapy.
research Transient Treatment Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Temporal Triangular Alopecia: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Examination Follow-Up
PRP injections are not effective for long-term treatment of temporal triangular alopecia.
research The Role of Hair Restoration Surgery in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair restoration surgery can potentially treat primary scarring alopecias, but it's important to start early medication, ensure patient remission before transplant, and monitor after surgery.
research Pattern Alopecia in a Miniature Pinscher Dog
A Miniature Pinscher dog with hair loss and scaling was diagnosed with pattern alopecia and improved with melatonin treatment.
research Hair Transplantation in Asians
The document concludes that hair transplantation for Asians should consider unique scalp and hair traits, use small grafts, and combine surgery with medication like finasteride and minoxidil for best results.
research Trichoscopy of Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp in Skin of Color
Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review Article
Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
research Combination Use of Triamcinolone Acetonide and Immunotherapy as a New Therapeutic Option in Alopecia Totalis
Combining triamcinolone acetonide with immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.