research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
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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 Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
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 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 Imposters of Androgenetic Alopecia
Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
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 Scalp Biopsy Influences Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment in Black Women With Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
research Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research A 40-Year-Old Woman of African Descent with Central Scalp Hair Loss
A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
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 Rethinking Alopecia Scores: Correlating Measures of Hair Loss with Established Photographic Scoring Systems
The conclusion suggests that a new system for measuring hair loss could be created using automated analysis of photographs.
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.
research Topical Minoxidil Adherence in Alopecia Patients
The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia
The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Scarring Alopecia in a Black Patient
Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.