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research Neuropathic Pruritus: An Underrecognized and Often Misdiagnosed and Difficult to Treat Medical Condition
Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia and a Review of 52 Past Cases
Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
research Two Cases of Linear Alopecia on the Occipital Scalp
Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
research Pro-Inflammatory Vδ1+ T-Cells Infiltrates Are Present In And Around The Hair Bulbs Of Non-Lesional And Lesional Alopecia Areata Hair Follicles
Targeting Vδ1+T-cells may help treat alopecia areata.
research Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Applications in Dermatology
Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
research Rosacea and Rosacea-Like Demodicidosis
Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
research Plaque Psoriasis: Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Methods, and Differential Diagnoses
The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
research Histopathology of the Alopecias
Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Distinctive Histopathologic Findings in Linear Morphea (En Coup De Sabre) Alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
research Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Umbilical Remnant Allograft Application in the Treatment of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
Using powdered umbilical remnant allograft can effectively treat chronic scalp wounds resistant to traditional treatments.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Cicatricial Alopecias: Diagnosis and Treatment Complexities
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy can effectively treat pattern hair loss by using remedies like Lycopodium Clavatum and Natrum Muriaticum, tailored to the patient's overall condition.
research The Efficacy of Azelaic Acid 20% Cream in the Treatment of Scalp Alopecia Areata
Azelaic acid 20% cream works well for treating scalp alopecia areata and can be an alternative to clobetasol ointment.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Clinicopathological Study
The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
research Revisiting Dandruff: Role of Malassezia Yeasts and Treatment Implications
Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis and Management
Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
research Dermoscopic Findings in Scalp Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Two New Signs; Signet Ring Vessel and Hidden Hair
Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
research Linear Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp Presenting as Alopecia Along Blaschko’s Lines: A Distinct Variant of Lupus Panniculitis in East Asians?
A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
research The Histopathology of Alopecia Areata in Vertical and Horizontal Sections
Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
research Clinical Description of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Concomitant Lichen Planopilaris
Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.