16 citations,
April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
27 citations,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
30 citations,
December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
1 citations,
May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
10 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.
55 citations,
October 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
December 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
July 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Nanoencapsulated antibiotics are more effective in treating hair follicle infections than free antibiotics.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
July 2019 in “The European research journal” RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
11 citations,
August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Annals of Dermatological Research” Accurate early diagnosis of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
November 2015 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
37 citations,
October 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction” Blocking cholesterol production may help control hair loss in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia by affecting key regulators.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Higher social status is linked to earlier diagnosis and better treatment results for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in women.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
3 citations,
December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
29 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
27 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.