January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
24 citations,
May 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudopelade can affect both the scalp and beard, causing hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.
65 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
42 citations,
January 2008 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
16 citations,
February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
5 citations,
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
4 citations,
October 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce cicatricial alopecia in middle-aged individuals, especially females.
January 2018 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful, low-cost method for diagnosing various types of hair loss disorders known as Cicatricial Alopecia.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
73 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
72 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
58 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.