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research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of 57 Patients
Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around The Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
research Clinical and Histological Characterization of Multifocal, Spontaneous, Noninfectious Alopecia in Norwegian Puffin Dogs (Lundehunds)
Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Oral Retinoids: Present Status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls
Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
research Syphilis Presenting as Hair Loss
Syphilis can cause hair loss and treating the infection can reverse it.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
research Study of the Behavior of Lesional and Nonlesional Skin of Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia Transplanted to Athymic Nude Mice
Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection
The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Presenting as Obscure Patchy Hair Loss Due to Daily Antifungal Shampoo Use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent: An Overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Linear and Annular Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp: Case Report with Emphasis on Trichoscopic Findings and Review of the Literature
LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
research Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Induced Piloerection Protects Against the Development of Traction Alopecia
Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
research Melanocyte and Gonad Activity as Potential Severity Modifying Factors in C3H/HeJ Mouse Alopecia Areata
Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
research An In Vivo Mouse Excisional Wound Model of Scarless Healing
Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.
research Skin Wounds in the MRL/MPJ Mouse Heal with Scar
MRL/MpJ mice's skin wounds heal with scars, unlike their ear wounds which can regenerate.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Dermoscopic Findings in Radiation-Induced Alopecia After Angioembolization
Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
research Bioinformatic Analysis of Gene Expression Data Reveals Src Family Protein Tyrosine Kinases as Key Players in Androgenetic Alopecia
Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research Uncommon Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris of the Scalp: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Features and Review of the Literature
Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Report of an Unusual Case
The report described a unique case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with unusual polyps and an association with multiple myeloma.