research A Woman with Focal Alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
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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 Immunopathology of the Human Hair Follicle
The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research A Study of Serial Vertical Sectioning of Scalp Biopsies to Increase the Histological Diagnostic Yield in Alopecias
Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Demographic, Clinical and Histopathological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of 25 Cases
Lichen planopilaris can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.
research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
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 Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Post-Menopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Alopecia Areata Mimicking Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.
research Perifollicular Erythematous Papules on the Scalp
The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
research Acute Hair Loss on the Limbs in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Study of Two Cases
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
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 Successful Treatment of Rare Linear Lichen Planopilaris With Ixekizumab
Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research IL-17 Expression in Perifollicular Fibrosis in Biopsies from Lichen Planopilaris
Blocking IL-17 might help treat the hair loss condition Lichen planopilaris.
research A Cell Membrane-Level Approach to Cicatricial Alopecia Management: Is Caveolin-1 a Viable Therapeutic Target in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?
Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Observational Single-Center Study of 306 Cases
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
research RASopathic Skin Eruptions During Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing the Big Eight Strikes
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
research Permanent Alopecia as a Manifestation of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Scalp: Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histopathological Observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Racial and Gender Influences on Skin Disease
Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.