research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report
A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a type of hair loss that may often be overlooked, especially in men.
research Graham-Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome and Review of the Literature
Graham-Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Presenting with Irregular Patchy Alopecia on the Lateral and Posterior Scalp
The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
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 Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
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 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Disease That Remains Enigmatic
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
research Inflammatory Phenomena and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia may be due to ongoing tiny inflammation and tissue changes around hair follicles.
research Patterned Hair Loss: A 47-Year-Old Man With Symmetrical Hair Loss and Itching Diagnosed With Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
research Hair Aging And Anti-Aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
research Elastic Tissue in Scars and Alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Diffuse Scarring Alopecia in a Female Pattern Hair Loss Distribution
Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.
research Overview of Lichen Planopilaris: Diagnosis and Treatment
Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
research Dermatopathology Workshop Summary, Berlin 2004
The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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 Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop 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 Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Role of Dermoscopy in Differential Diagnosis
Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 72 Patients from a German Academic Center
Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
research Male Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Generalized Hair Loss
A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
research Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.