43 citations,
March 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
12 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
8 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
December 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” The woman's hair loss pattern doesn't match typical conditions like alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss.
11 citations,
May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
14 citations,
June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
28 citations,
May 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
4 citations,
February 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” A minimally invasive brow lift can effectively manage heavy brows for a natural look.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Transplanted hair follicles can change and adapt to new areas of the body, with the immune system possibly playing a role in this adjustment.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Baricitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Cureus” A rare skin disorder affecting the face was found in a 28-year-old Saudi man.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
19 citations,
January 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A medication for skin rash also unexpectedly treated hair loss in a patient.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat alopecia areata without side effects.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with moderate hair loss from Alopecia Areata feel more impacted than those with no or almost complete hair loss, and are more likely to seek treatment.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
39 citations,
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
24 citations,
October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Treating alopecia areata is difficult due to limited approved treatments, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
18 citations,
November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
286 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.