research Trichotillomania: An Impulse Control Disorder
Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
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research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
research Demodex Folliculitis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Study of an Uncommon Entity
Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
research The Role of the Scalp Biopsy in the Evaluation of Alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Primary Idiopathic Pseudopelade of Brocq: Five Case Reports
Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Large-Scale Preparation of Hair Follicle Germs Using a Microfluidic Device
A new method using a microfluidic device can prepare hair follicle germs efficiently for potential use in hair loss treatments.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Risk Factors and Associated Disorders – A Retrospective Study
The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
research Paired Ear Creases of the Helix: A Possible Physical Sign
Ear creases might indicate heart disease risk, needing more research.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Etiologies, and Histopathologic Features
Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Hot Stuff: Thermal Imaging Aids in Cellulitis Diagnosis
The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.
research Diagnostic Dilemma: Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome Versus Incomplete Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Overlap Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent: An Overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Adipose and Hair Function: An Apparent Connection
Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
research Surgical Hairline Advancement: Patient Candidacy and Best Techniques
SHA lowers the hairline quickly and patients are usually happy with the results if they are good candidates.
research Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris: Presentation of Two Cases and Review
Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
research New Onset of Alopecia in a Young Woman with End-Stage Renal Disease
A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Multiple Drugs
Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
research Successful Hair Transplant Outcome in Cicatricial Lichen Planus of the Scalp by Combining Scalp and Beard Hair Along with Platelet Rich Plasma
Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
research Unusual Hair Changes with Minoxidil Therapy
Minoxidil caused red hair to grow on a man's temples.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Resembles Bacterial Folliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation
Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
research A Case-Series of 29 Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Experience on Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.