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Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research Alopecia in General Medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Vitamin D Deficiency in Non-Scarring and Scarring Alopecias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
research Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
research Case of Alopecia Universalis Accompanied by Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome
A possible link exists between minimal change nephrotic syndrome and complete hair loss.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Diseases on Hair Follicles Leading to Hair Loss Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
research Current and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Hair Loss in Women of Color
Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment Overview
Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
research Pseudopelade: An Inherited Alopecia
Pseudopelade is a rare inherited hair loss condition with a genetic cause.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia
The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Systematic Review
PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
research A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Recent Advances in Understanding and Management
New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
research Commentary on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Etiologies, and Histopathologic Features
Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis
FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
research Anisotrichosis: A Novel Term to Describe Pattern Alopecia
The document suggests "anisotrichosis" as a new term for hair thickness variation in common baldness.
research Primary Idiopathic Pseudopelade of Brocq: Five Case Reports
Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Amalgamated with Alopecia Areata: Immunologic Findings
The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
research PPAR-γ Agonists and Their Role in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Decade of Insights
The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
research Scarring Alopecia: Cutting-Edge Approaches
Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.
research The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.