research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
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research Alopecia: The Questions We Need to Answer
We need better research to improve alopecia treatment and patient care.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Maternal PPARγ Protects Nursing Neonates by Suppressing the Production of Inflammatory Milk
A mother's PPARγ is crucial for preventing harmful milk that can cause inflammation and growth problems in babies.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Chronic Scarring Alopecia with Autoimmune Component
Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
research Serum Metabolomics Study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review Article
Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
research A Detective Look at Hair Biopsies from African-American Patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Elastin Staining Patterns in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
research Inactivation of Autophagy Leads to Changes in Sebaceous Gland Morphology and Function
Autophagy is crucial for normal sebaceous gland function and sebum composition.
research Feature Characterization of Scarring and Non-Scarring Types of Alopecia by Multiphoton Microscopy
Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.
research CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Elastic Staining Versus Fluorescent and Polarized Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
research Expression of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Adiposity
Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Use for Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias: A Narrative Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
research Characterization of Hair Lipid Images by Argon Sputter Etching-Scanning Electron Microscopy
Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
research Isotretinoin for the Treatment of Facial Lichen Planopilaris: A New Indication for an Old Drug, a Case Series Study
Isotretinoin was not effective in treating facial lichen planopilaris.
research Isolated Body Hair Loss: An Unusual Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris
A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: What to Tell Our Female Patients?
Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
research Using Automated Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Cicatricial Alopecia, Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata, and Traction Alopecia: Case Report
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
research Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research The Use of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Frontotemporal Hairline Recession in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
research Lichen Planopilaris in Men: A Retrospective Clinicopathologic Study of 19 Patients
Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.