research Enlarging Alopecic Patch in an African American Woman with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Case of Concomitant Tinea Incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) Under the Scope: Histological Similarities Between CCCA and Lichen Planopilaris
CCCA and lichen planopilaris have similar histological features, making them hard to distinguish.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
research Dermatoscopic Evaluation of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Beyond the Vertex Scalp
research Corrections to 'Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective'
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Bitemporal Alopecia: A Unique Pattern Variant of Alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research Diagnosis and Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Part I
The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.
research Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
research Retinoid Metabolism Is Altered in Human and Mouse Cicatricial Alopecia
Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
research CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Follicular Density and Ratios in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.
research Clinicopathologic Lessons in Distinguishing Cicatricial Alopecia: 7 Cases of Lichen Planopilaris Misdiagnosed as Discoid Lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research Vitamin D Status in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
research Histopathologic Diagnosis of Multifactorial Alopecia
Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
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 Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Reply to ‘CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia’: Three PDC-Related Parameters Are Useful in Differentiating Lupus Alopecia from LPP
Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
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 Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research Hair Transplantation in Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Safety and Efficacy of Minoxidil Treatment in Scarring Alopecia: A Scoping Review
Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
research Pre-/Postbiopsy Diagnosis Concordance in Women from an Afro-Caribbean Population: Response to Douglas et al
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Trichoscopy – A Valuable Tool for Identifying Conditions Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
research Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
research The Spectrum of Fibrosing Alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Off-Label Treatment of Alopecia in Skin Types V-VI
Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
research LB965 Follicular Trochanters: A Potential Mechanism for Stem Cell Depletion in Scarring Alopecia
Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.