research Obesity and Female Androgenic Alopecia: A Cause and an Effect?
Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.
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research New York Academy of Medicine, Section of Dermatology and Syphilology
Diagnosing and treating skin conditions is challenging, especially when drug reactions mimic other diseases.
research Seasonal Alopecia Areata with Atopy
A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
research Diffuse Scarring Alopecia in a Female Pattern Hair Loss Distribution
Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.
research Superficial Granulomatous Pyoderma: A Localized Vegetative Form of Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.
research Measuring Reversal of Hair Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Follicular Counts in Horizontal Sections of Serial Scalp Biopsies: Results of Finasteride 1mg Treatment of Men and Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
research The Histopathologic Spectrum of Psoriasis
Psoriasis skin changes are complex and might need several biopsies for a clear diagnosis.
research The Effect of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors on Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research A Comparison of Vertical Versus Transverse Sections in the Evaluation of Alopecia Biopsy Specimens
Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.
research Innovative Use of Spironolactone as an Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: A Systematic Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
research Review of Cardiovascular Findings in Humans Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
research Microencapsulated Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells: A Substitute for Dermal Papilla?
Encapsulated human hair cells can substitute for natural hair cells to grow hair.
research Age Dependence of the Cardiac Lesions Induced by Minoxidil in Rats
Older rats more affected by minoxidil's cardiotoxic effects than younger rats.
research Histopathology of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
research Elastic Staining Versus Fluorescent and Polarized Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
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 Histogenesis of Keratoacanthoma: Histochemical and Immunohistochemical Study
Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.
research A Case of Inflammatory Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nilotinib
A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
research Ability of Transplanted Cultured Epithelium to Respond to Dermal Papillae
Cultured epithelium can form hair follicles when combined with dermal papillae.
research Histopathologic Profile of Alopecia Areata in Indian Patients
The study found that the cause of alopecia areata can be identified through tissue analysis, and vertical sections are enough for diagnosis.
research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis
Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
research Scalp Cooling in the Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling prevented hair loss in half of the patients, despite significant side effects.
research Reply to: Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases
The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
research Editorial
New cosmetic treatments for acne, hair loss, cellulite, wrinkles, and skin resurfacing are effective.
research Immunologic Findings in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.
research The Case of the Elusive Androgen
The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.