research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
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research Alopecia Areata in a 45-Year-Old Female with Autoimmune Diseases
A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
research Alopecias
The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Fixed Focal Alopecia for 20 Years
The man has Temporal Triangular Alopecia, a stable, non-scarring hair loss condition best treated with hair transplantation.
research Alopecia And Its Medical Management
Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Validity of Trichoscopy in the Diagnosis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Transverse Sections for Diagnosis of Alopecia?
Vertical sections are better than horizontal sections for diagnosing alopecia.
research Sterol Intermediates of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Inhibit Hair Growth and Trigger an Innate Immune Response in Cicatricial Alopecia
Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
research Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
research Quality of Life in South African Black Women with Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment-Resistant Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
research Failure to Induce Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice with Exogenous Interferon Gamma
Interferon gamma alone can't cause alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Alopecia: A 3-Year North American Retrospective Case Series
Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.
research Intramuscular Corticosteroid Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Time-to-Event Analysis
Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
research A Review of Herbal Medications for the Treatment of Alopecia
Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
research Non-Invasive Techniques for Evaluating Alopecia Areata
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
research Drug Armamentarium for Alopecia Areata
No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
research Galea Fixation in Alopecia Reduction Surgery
Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
research Safety Concerns When Using Novel Medications to Treat Alopecia
Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
research Alopecia: A Google Trends Analysis of the Past 5 Years (2018-2023)
Google trends show varying interest in alopecia types, but it's not a reliable health measure.
research Histopathological Evidence of Occipital Involvement in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
research New Pattern Hair Loss in Young Turkish Women: What's Wrong in Their Daily Life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Diagnosis And Treatment Of Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss, and treatment aims to reduce inflammation and stop it from getting worse.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia in an African American Woman
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.
research Topical Treatment for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.