research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a 50-Year-Old Woman: Case Study and Treatment Challenges
Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
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30-60 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermatopathology Quiz: Which Alopecia Does the Patient Have?
The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
research A Patient with Diffuse Hair Loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Options for Treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research Bitemporal Alopecia: A Unique Pattern Variant of Alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
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 Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Developing After Hair Transplantation for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
research Hair Breakage as a Presenting Sign of Early or Occult Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.
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 Successful Hair Transplantation of Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata of the Scalp
Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Towards a Molecular Understanding of Hair Loss and Its Treatment
Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
research Effects of Ginseng Rhizome and Ginsenoside Ro on Testosterone 5α-Reductase and Hair Regrowth in Testosterone-Treated Mice
Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Assessment of Hair Loss: Clinical Relevance of Hair Growth Evaluation Methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis and Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
Finasteride helps hair growth by decreasing cell death in hair follicles.
research Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis and Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
Finasteride affects hair growth by changing caspase and XIAP levels, potentially treating hair diseases.
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 Hair and Nail Involvement in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Is Trichoscopy a Reliable Tool to Diagnose Early Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.