research Ambiguous Alopecia in a 36-Year-Old Woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
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research Cicatricial Alopecia: Early Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Hair and Nail Relationship: A Comparative Study
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
research Fructose-1,6-Bisphosphate Aldolase A Levels Decrease in Hair Keratinocytes During Androgenetic Alopecia
ALDOA levels drop in hair cells during hair loss.
research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research A Clinical and Histopathological Study of Cicatricial Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
research Nilotinib-Induced Generalized Keratosis Pilaris: Report of a Rare Case
Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
research How Real Is Senescent Alopecia? A Histopathologic Approach
Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
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 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Characteristics of Patients with Alopecia and Hypothyroidism: An Observational Study
Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
research Approach to the Adult Female Patient with Diffuse Nonscarring Alopecia
The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
research Therapeutic Approaches to the Management of Common Baldness
Common baldness treatments include cosmetic methods, medication like minoxidil, and surgery, but no cure exists.
research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research Follicular and Epidermal Alterations in Patients Treated with ZD1839 (Iressa), an Inhibitor of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
ZD1839 (Iressa) causes skin and hair side effects, treatable with tretinoin cream and minocycline.
research Alopecia: What to Do When the Endocrine Skin Tests Are Normal?
If a dog's skin tests are normal but it has hair loss, consider other non-endocrine causes and choose tests based on the hair loss pattern.
research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonscarring Hair Loss in Primary Care in 2021
Primary care in 2021 focused on identifying nonscarring hair loss and managing common types based on the pattern of hair loss.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report and Literature Review
The document concludes that treatment can improve hair growth and symptoms in Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution.
research Distinguishing Diffuse Alopecia Areata from Pattern Hair Loss Using CD3+ T Cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
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.
research Marking the Recipient Sites in Hair Restoration Surgery: New Methodology to Attain Symmetric Density
A new method using gentian violet and a protective spray can improve symmetry and reduce surgery time in hair restoration, but it's only effective for total hair loss, not diffuse hair loss or follow-up treatments.
research Follicular Transplantation
Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
research Stem Cell Apoptosis in HIV-1 Alopecia
HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.