research Dilation of Multiple Eccrine Ducts as a Highly Specific Marker for Cicatricial Alopecia
Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
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research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems
Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research A Woman with Focal Alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
research British Hair and Nail Society Findings on Hair and Nail Disorders
Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
research Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2019
Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias: Review of Histopathological Findings of 37 Patients from the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo from 2000 to 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
research Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Refractory Dermatomyositis–Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome and Response to Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
research RASopathic Skin Eruptions During Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
research Beard Involvement in a Man with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research Systemic Scleroderma and Lupus Panniculitis with Atypical Clinical Features: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Non-Scarring Alopecias in Iranian Patients: A Histopathological Study With Hair Counts
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.
research Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A New Diagnostic Method of Lichen Planopilaris
LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
research Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris: Regrowth With Low-Dose Naltrexone and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica With Concomitant Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Patient With Maple Syrup Urine Disease
MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia Associated With Systemic Indolent Mastocytosis
Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
research Clinicopathological Characteristics of Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study
Younger people are at a higher risk for Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution than previously thought, with common symptoms and possible involvement of mast cells in its development.
research Reflection Confocal Microscope Characteristics of Rosacea and Related Observations
Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research Novel Application of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy in the Treatment of Eyebrow Loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
LED therapy can safely and effectively regrow eyebrows in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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 Special Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains in Hair Pathology
Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Comparative Analysis of the Clinical-Pathological and Immunopathological Characteristics of Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.