January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Lymecycline may help with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but needs more research.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Early diagnosis and new treatments are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring alopecia.
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.
September 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
May 2023 in “Sučasna pedìatrìâ. Ukraïna” An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, linked to genetic factors and immune system issues, with no cure yet.
April 2020 in “International journal of clinical and diagnostic pathology” COX-2 and Bcl-2 proteins are involved in Lichen Planus.
March 2020 in “Poster presentations” Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
January 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil mostly affects postmenopausal women, often linked with hypothyroidism and eyebrow hair loss.
July 2019 in “The European research journal” RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
November 2015 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
January 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.