research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
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research Presence and Future of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is becoming essential for diagnosing skin conditions and is expected to be a standard tool for dermatologists.
research Coenzyme Q10 Phospholipidic Vesicular Formulations for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Ex Vivo Permeation and Clinical Appraisal
Coenzyme Q10 vesicular formulations can potentially treat androgenic alopecia by promoting hair growth and thickness.
research Vellus Hairs in the Frontal Scalp in Early Female Pattern Hair Loss
More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita: A Comment
The author clarified that Alopecia Areata Incognita (AAI) and diffuse Alopecia Areata (AA) are different conditions and the case discussed was actually AA, not AAI.
research White And Yellow Dots As New Trichoscopic Signs Of Severe Female Androgenetic Alopecia In Dark Skin Phototypes
White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
research Immunohistopathological Analysis of Frizzled-4-Positive Immature Melanocytes from Hair Follicles of Patients with Rhododenol-Induced Leukoderma
Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
research Circumscribed Alopecia Areata Incognita
A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
research The Role of Photobiomodulation When Associated with Microneedling in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
research Therapeutic Implications of Topical Cetirizine 1% in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Controlled Study
Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Association of Topical Minoxidil With Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Pathogenic Variants
Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
research Anterolateral Leg Alopecia: Common but Commonly Ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Hair Casts (Pseudonits) in a 9-Year-Old Girl
The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
research Trichoscopy: A New Frontier for the Diagnosis of Hair Diseases
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
research Pumpkin Seed Oil vs. Minoxidil 5% Topical Foam for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Comparative Trial
Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes in Actinic Keratosis Samples Treated with Ingenol Mebutate Gel
Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
research The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP injections safely increase hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Eleven Pairs of Japanese Male Twins Suggest the Role of Epigenetic Differences in Androgenetic Alopecia
Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
research Scalp Sarcoidosis with Systemic Involvement: A Case Report and Literature Review
Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.
research Topical Calcipotriol Versus Oral Vitamin D in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
research Unusual Clinical Presentation of a Primary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma on the Scalp of a Middle-Aged Female: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
research Utility of Horizontal Sections of Scalp Biopsies in Differentiating Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Ulerythema Ophryogenes in a Saudi Male: A Case Report
A rare skin disorder affecting the face was found in a 28-year-old Saudi man.
research Black Dots in Trichoscopy After COVID-19: Can It Be Telogen Effluvium?
A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg Versus 2.5 mg) Along with Trichoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research A Previously Undescribed Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome in a Cat with Thymoma
Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
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 Diffuse Partial Woolly Hair in a Patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Mottled Pigmentation
A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
research Swiss Cheese Appearance of Dilated Follicular Infundibula in Trichotillomania
The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.