April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
5 citations,
June 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
33 citations,
January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
32 citations,
December 2009 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
49 citations,
January 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
18 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Mesotherapy for hair loss can sometimes cause more hair loss and scarring.
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
17 citations,
August 2019 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Some men lost hair after deoxycholic acid treatment for neck fat, but most saw improvement or resolution.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that a brown halo around hair follicles, seen in rapid hair loss, might be linked to inflammation or chemical exposure.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
20 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
21 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
8 citations,
July 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Current corticosteroid pulse therapy is not very effective for severe rapidly progressive alopecia areata.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
39 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
30 citations,
May 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.
5 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
1 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair India 2012 was a successful international event focused on combating fake trichology practices and discussing various hair health topics.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.