research 22-Year-Old Male with Several Discrete Patches of Hair Loss
A 22-year-old man has alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments available.
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research A Guide to Distinguish Alopecia Areata from Other Hair Loss Diseases Presenting Similar Clinical Manifestations
The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Hair Loss in Adult Females: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Use of the Pulsed Infrared Diode Laser (904 nm) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
The pulsed infrared diode laser is effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2022
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Incognito Misdiagnosed as Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
research The Covid-19 Vaccination: Autoimmune Phenomenon Alopecia Areata
COVID-19 vaccines may cause hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it.
research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Etiology
Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
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 Alopecia Areata Incognita: A Comment
The author clarified that Alopecia Areata Incognita (AAI) and diffuse Alopecia Areata (AA) are different conditions and the case discussed was actually AA, not AAI.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense
A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Report of a Case Following Diffuse Hair Loss Associated with Transient Malnutrition
Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
research Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Male Androgenetic Alopecia in a Chinese Population
Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
research Cross-Sectional Study of Hair Loss Patterns in 122 Korean Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Frequent Finding of Non-Scarring Patch Alopecia
Most Korean systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced hair loss, often as non-scarring diffuse hair loss, with non-scarring patch alopecia also common.
research Use of Trichoscopy for the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Coexisting with Primary Scarring Alopecia in a Female Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
research Hair Follicle Aging Is Driven by Transepidermal Elimination of Stem Cells via COL17A1 Proteolysis
Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
research Non-Scarring Patchy Alopecia in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Differs from That of Alopecia Areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Alopecia: Insight into the Pathophysiology Using Non-Invasive Diagnostic Techniques
Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
research The Therapeutic Effect and Changed Serum Zinc Level After Zinc Supplementation in Alopecia Areata Patients with Low Serum Zinc Level
Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Understanding and Management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research Back to the Basics: Response of Alopecia Areata Universalis to Intravenous High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy
High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Involvement of ILC1-Like Innate Lymphocytes in Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata
ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
research Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions
The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
research Alopecia Areata in the Elderly: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
research Epidemiological, Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathological Features of Lupus Erythematosus Mimicking Alopecia Areata: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
research Alopecia Areata: Part 2: Treatment
Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.