research Distinguishing Lipedematous Scalp, Lipedematous Alopecia, and Diffuse Alopecia Areata
The conclusion is that it's important to tell apart alopecia areata from lipedematous alopecia for proper treatment, as alopecia areata can be reversed.
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research Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
research Immune Privilege and Alopecia Areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
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.
research Reply to: Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases
The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
research Treatment-Refractory Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Responsive to a Novel Botanical Treatment
A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
research Albendazole-Induced Anagen Effluvium: A Brief Literature Review and Our Own Experience
The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
research Cellular Retinol-Binding Protein-1 Expression Increases with Clinical Severity of Alopecia Areata
Higher CRBP1 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Presenting as Obscure Patchy Hair Loss Due to Daily Antifungal Shampoo Use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Society of Dermatology. Part 2: Treatment
The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
research Cosmetic Procedures in the Treatment of Alopecia
Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Vandetanib-Associated Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer
A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
research Sentinel Lymph Node Status Is the Strongest Independent Predictor for Disease-Free and Overall Survival in Patients with Thick Melanoma
The health of the sentinel lymph node is the best indicator of survival for patients with thick skin cancer.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Adult Periorificial Dermatitis: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child
A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.
research Alopecia Totalis Treated with 1064 nm Picosecond Nd:YAG Laser: A Case Report
Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Alopecia Areata and Medical Modulation of the Intrinsic Property of Melanin to Transform Light Into Chemical Energy Through Water Dissociation
Enhancing melanin's energy generation may help treat alopecia areata.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Evaluation of Hair Surface Structure and Morphology of Patients with Lichen Planopilaris by Atomic Force Microscopy
AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: February 2018
Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Alopecia Universalis During Treatment with Leflunomide and Adalimumab: Case Report
A patient lost all their hair while on rheumatoid arthritis medication.
research A Comparative Study of Oral Cyclosporine and Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
research Comparison of High-Dose Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy and Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with Low-Dose Corticosteroid in Severe Alopecia Areata
Corticosteroid pulse therapy is more effective for severe alopecia areata than combination therapy.
research Trichoscopic Stages of Dissecting Cellulitis: A Potential Complementary Tool to Clinical Assessment
Trichoscopy can help diagnose and monitor the progression of dissecting cellulitis.
research Annular Alopecia Areata: Report of Two Cases
Two people had unusual ring-shaped hair loss due to an autoimmune disorder.
research Hyperpigmentation Following Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A woman's skin darkened after using dutasteride and pimecrolimus for hair loss, but improved when she stopped the medications and protected her skin from light.
research Sarcoidosis Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Master Mimicker or a Coincidental Finding?
Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
research AIRE Deficiency Leads to the Development of Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions in Mice
AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.