research A Study of Serial Vertical Sectioning of Scalp Biopsies to Increase the Histological Diagnostic Yield in Alopecias
Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
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research Female-Patterned Alopecia in Teenage Brothers with Unusual Histologic Features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Cicatricial Pattern Hair Loss Is Not a Variant of Lichen Planopilaris
Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
research Clinical Evaluation of Alopecias Using a Handheld Dermatoscope
A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
research Alopecia in Epidermolysis Bullosa
The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
research A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
research Scarring Alopecia With Coexisting Lichen Planus in a Child: A Rare Phenomenon
A child had a rare case of scarring hair loss with skin disease, which is hard to treat and stressful.
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 Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Association with Disease Severity
Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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 An Overview of Alopecias
The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
research Alopecia Areata of the Beard: A Review of the Literature
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
research Tissue and Circulating MicroRNA Co-expression Analysis Shows Potential Involvement of miRNAs in the Pathobiology of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain microRNAs might help identify and understand Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Dermatopathology Quiz: Which Alopecia Does the Patient Have?
The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
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 Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research Trichoscopy – A Valuable Tool for Identifying Conditions Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
research Approach to Hair Loss in Women of Color
Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
research Pigmented Casts in Alopecia: A 2014 Study
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report
A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
research Hyperpigmented Upper Eyelid: A Clue to the Diagnosis of Facial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in a Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Can Differentiate Dermoscopic White Dots of the Scalp Between Sweat Gland Ducts or Follicular Infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Elastic Staining in Differentiating Between Follicular Streamers and Follicular Scars in Horizontal Scalp Biopsy Sections
EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders (Trichoscopy) in Skin of Color—A Systematic Review by the International Dermoscopy Society Imaging in Skin of Color Task Force
More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
research Early Diagnosis and Prompt Treatment Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
research Dermoscopic Features of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Acute Hair Loss Three Years After Bone Marrow Transplant
A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.