Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.

Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.

EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.

No increased skin cancer risk was found in alopecia patients treated with photobiomodulation.

Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.

Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.

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.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.

A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.

Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.

Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.

Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.

Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.

Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.

Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.

Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.

Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.

Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.

Social media videos made by dermatologists significantly improved patient knowledge about hair loss.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are important for managing scarring alopecia; hair transplantation's effectiveness is uncertain.

Telogen effluvium is hair loss caused by disruption of the normal hair cycle.

Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.

The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.

Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.

Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.