August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
4 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The symposium concluded that a specific lipid might cause hair loss, inflammation is a key factor, and stem cells in bald scalps aren't working right, suggesting new treatment targets.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Advancements in tissue engineering show promise for hair follicle regeneration to treat hair loss.
51 citations,
May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” Ayurvedic treatment significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair quality in a 30-year-old male.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
May 2011 in “Dermatología argentina” A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and skin condition had successful hair transplant surgery lasting 6 years, and medications helped reduce hair fall and promote growth.
19 citations,
May 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
6 citations,
March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma can help treat scarring hair loss caused by Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
June 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” A patient with lupus experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with thalidomide.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
42 citations,
January 2008 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.
41 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
34 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
25 citations,
June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Early scar classification in lupus can improve treatment and patient outcomes.
20 citations,
July 2000 in “PubMed” The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.
7 citations,
December 2004 in “Medicine” Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
6 citations,
October 2014 in “PubMed” Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.