research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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research The Role of Lymphocytes in the Development and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
research The C3H/HeJ Mouse and DEBR Rat Models for Alopecia Areata: Review of Preclinical Drug Screening Approaches and Results
Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Challenges and Solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Lichen Planopilaris Epidemiology: A Retrospective Study of 80 Cases
Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
research Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis: Case Study and Treatment
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for better outcomes in lymphomatoid granulomatosis.
research Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Effect of Nutritional Restriction on the Hair Follicles Development and Skin Transcriptome of Chinese Merino Sheep
Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Update and Review of Challenges and Successes
No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.
research Pharmacologic Management of Pattern Hair Loss
Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research Changes in the Sebaceous Gland in Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)
Sebaceous glands in male pattern hair loss patients have more lobules and might cause early hair growth phase shifts.
research Data-Driven Analysis to Understand Long COVID Using Electronic Health Records From the RECOVER Initiative
Long COVID patients have more health issues than non-infected people.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Steroid-Sparing Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Treatment of a Subepidermal Blistering Autoimmune Disease in a Dog: Clinical Communication
Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
research Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers
Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
research Lymphocytic Mural Folliculitis and Pancreatic Carcinoma in a Cat
Lymphocytic mural folliculitis in cats might be an early sign of pancreatic cancer.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
research Alopecia: Children Are Not Just Little People
Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
research Cutaneous Transcriptome Analysis in NIH Hairless Mice
Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
research An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Hair Loss Induced by Lopinavir-Ritonavir
The medication lopinavir-ritonavir may cause severe hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A New Autoimmune Entity?
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
research Increased Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Anti-RBP4 Antibody in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
research Linear Lichen Planopilaris of the Face: Case Report and Review
A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
research Significance of Iron Status in Hair Loss in Women
Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.