research Topical Minoxidil Adherence in Patients With Alopecia
People who use minoxidil for hair loss often stop within 3.5 months due to lack of improvement, so educating them early on may help them stick with it.
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research Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls
Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
research Clinical Effects of Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Lasers on Various Hair Disorders: A Case Series of 17 Patients
Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
research Commentary: Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
research Diagnostic Accuracy Measures for Vertical and Transverse Scalp Biopsies in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
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.
research Elastic Staining Versus Fluorescent and Polarized Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Hair Loss in Elderly Women: A Dermatological Concern
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Skin Cancer in Patients Treated With Photobiomodulation for Alopecia: A Retrospective Chart Review
No increased skin cancer risk was found in alopecia patients treated with photobiomodulation.
research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
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 Rotterdam Criteria–Based Diagnostic Subtype Is Not a Strong Predictor of Cutaneous Phenotype in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
The type of PCOS a woman has doesn't strongly predict her skin or metabolic symptoms; obesity is a more important factor.
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 Scarring Alopecia: Cutting-Edge Approaches
Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.
research Biomedical Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers in the Management of Androgenic Alopecia
Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
research Cicatricial Alopecias: Diagnosis and Treatment Complexities
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
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 Current and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Hair Loss in Women of Color
Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
research Role of Hair Transplantation in Scarring Alopecia: To Do or Not to Do
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are important for managing scarring alopecia; hair transplantation's effectiveness is uncertain.
research Distinguishing Diffuse Alopecia Areata from Pattern Hair Loss Using CD3+ T Cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Characterizing Hair Loss in the Elderly: An Observational Study of 163 Patients
Hair loss in elderly people is often due to health issues and needs better diagnosis and treatment.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram: Diagnostic Methods for Hair and Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Efficacy and Safety of Laser Therapy and Phototherapy in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review Study
Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Curl Pattern Classification: A Potential Tool for Communication and Risk Stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research The Spade Sign as a Pathognomonic Histopathologic Feature of Acne Keloidalis: Analysis of 33 Cases of Cicatricial Alopecia
The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.