research The Role of the Scalp Biopsy in the Evaluation of Alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
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research Confocal Microscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography of Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Hairs and Pilosebaceous Units: A Systematic Review
RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
research Madarosis And Facial Keratinaceous Spines
Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Case Report of Satisfactory Recovery After Implementing Isotretinoin Therapy
Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
research Clinicopathological Features of Alopecia With an Emphasis on Etiology and Histopathological Characteristics of Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
research The Spectrum of Fibrosing Alopecias
The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
research Circle Hairs in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
research Observation on the Efficacy of a Combined Treatment for Moderate and Severe Androgenetic Alopecia Incorporating Electric Microneedles
The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
research Swiss Cheese Appearance of Dilated Follicular Infundibula in Trichotillomania
The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
research Comparison of Stratum Corneum Penetration and Localization of a Lipophilic Model Drug Applied in an O/W Microemulsion and an Amphiphilic Cream
The microemulsion delivered the dye deeper into the skin than the cream.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Yellow Dots in Trichoscopy: Relevance, Clinical Significance, and Peculiarities
Yellow dots in hair and scalp examinations are important for diagnosing different scalp conditions.
research Trichoscopy I: Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research Molecular Basis for Hair Loss in Mice Carrying a Novel Nonsense Mutation (Hr^rh-R) in the Hairless Gene (Hr)
A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
research Follicular Swiss Cheese Pattern: Another Histopathologic Clue to Alopecia Areata
The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Upregulation of Interfollicular Epidermal and Hair Infundibulum β-Catenin Expression in Gsdma3 Mutant Mice
Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
research Follicular Psoriasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.
research A Comment Regarding 'Follicular Swiss Cheese' in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
research Iontophoresis-Targeted, Follicular Delivery of Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Alopecia
Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
research Field Melanin Mapping of the Hairless Scalp
The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
research Conditions Simulating Androgenetic Alopecia
Different hair loss types need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Anti-Aging Effects of Retinoid Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate on Skin Models
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
research Reply to ‘CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia’: Three PDC-Related Parameters Are Useful in Differentiating Lupus Alopecia from LPP
Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
research Trichoscopic Clues for the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are key signs for diagnosing alopecia areata using trichoscopy.
research Short Anagen Syndrome in an Indian Woman and Its Impact on Quality of Life
An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.
research Effect of Rubbing Application on the Skin Permeation of Active Ingredients from Lotion and Cream
Rubbing skin increases absorption of water-soluble drugs from lotions and creams, but not oil-soluble drugs.
research Fzd2 Controls Multiple Aspects of Epidermal Development Through Distinct Signaling Mechanisms
Fzd2 is important for skin and hair development through various signaling ways.