research Challenges in Diagnosing Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.
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research Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment Overview
Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
research Clinical Effects of Autologous Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation in the Treatment of Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Infections
Autologous FUE hair transplantation is effective and safe for treating hair loss due to scarring from infections.
research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Just Lichen Planopilaris?
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
research A Woman with Focal Alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Alopecia: Managing the Basics
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
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 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 Trichoscopy – A Valuable Tool for Identifying Conditions Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Chronic Scarring Alopecia with Autoimmune Component
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
research Lonely Hair
Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
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 Dealing With Loss: Simplified Diagnostic Approach for Alopecia
The document suggests simplifying alopecia diagnosis and improving techniques for better accuracy.
research Androgen-Associated and Androgen-Independent Causes of Alopecia and Acne in Women: Literature Review
The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
research Trichoscopic Hallmarks in Non-Scarring and Scarring Alopecia in Indian Population: A Narrative Review
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
research Advances in Topical Therapies for Clinically Relevant and Prevalent Forms of Alopecia
Topical treatments like minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for hair loss, with JAK inhibitors promising for alopecia areata.
research Topical Gabapentin and Its Relation to Cutaneous Innervation in Symptomatic Lymphocytic Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
research Rare Association of Congenital Triangular Alopecia with Vitiligo
Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
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 Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
research An Update in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research A Case of Dyschromatosis Universalis
Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
research Characterizing Hair Loss in Female Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.