1 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
11 citations,
August 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
8 citations,
October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
December 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Trichoscopy can reliably distinguish between alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
286 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
January 2015 in “Journal of Cytology and Histology” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Black patients with a specific type of hair loss have a much higher chance of lacking enough vitamin D.
2 citations,
July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The most effective way to diagnose non-scarring hair loss is by transverse sectioning, and some cases, particularly in males with inflammation around hair follicles, might be curable.
2 citations,
March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” 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.
January 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Baricitinib may effectively treat both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenia.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
2 citations,
July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some alopecia treatments might help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
37 citations,
December 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
35 citations,
January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
3 citations,
February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
8 citations,
March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Diphenylcyclopropenone is effective for treating alopecia areata but has a high relapse rate.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Higher substance P levels may cause discomfort in hair loss patients.
1 citations,
August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.