research Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
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research ‘You Lose Your Hair, What’s the Big Deal?’ I Was So Embarrassed, I Was So Self-Conscious, I Was So Depressed: A Qualitative Interview Study to Understand the Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Molecular Basis of Androgenetic Alopecia
research Infections, Infestations, and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
research Investigating the Relationship Between Self-Esteem, Body Image Concern, and Self-Compassion in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss
Women with female pattern hair loss tend to have lower self-esteem and body image concerns, but higher self-esteem is linked to more self-compassion.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed As Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Study of a 13-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata
The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
research Circumscribed Alopecia Areata Incognita
A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Epidermophyton Floccosum as a Possible Etiological Agent of Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research Update on the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
research Hair Shaft Disorders: A Rare Case Series
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
research Coexistence of Dermatomyositis and Alopecia Areata: Insight into Pathogenesis
DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Association of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery on Hair Health
Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
research Hair Transplantation for the Treatment of Post-Irradiation Alopecia
Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Study of 5 Patients Over 7 Years
Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
research Greasy Scaling Pityriasis Amiantacea And Alopecia: A Syndrome In Search Of A Cause
The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
research What Is Alopecia?
Alopecia is a condition causing hair loss that can impact looks and mental health.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Pre-Adolescent Children with Oral Tofacitinib: A Retrospective Study
Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Fortnightly Review: Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research Clinical Experience With Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.