research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
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research Lymphocytic Mediated Alopecia: Histological Classification by Pattern Analysis
Steven Kossard classified lymphocyte-related hair loss into four patterns, each linked to different types of baldness.
research Lupus Panniculitis Clinically Simulating Alopecia Areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Clinical and Histological Study of Permanent Alopecia After Bone Marrow Transplantation
Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View
The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
research Successful Treatment of Temporal Triangular Alopecia with Topical Minoxidil
Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
research A Novel PLEC Nonsense Homozygous Mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) Causes Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Muscular Dystrophy and Diffuse Alopecia: A Case Report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Dermoscopic Findings in Radiation-Induced Alopecia After Angioembolization
Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: A Close Mimicker of Alopecia Areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research The Current State of Play in the Histopathologic Assessment of Alopecia: Two for One or One for Two?
The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
research A Retrospective Study of Thyroid Structural Abnormalities in Alopecia Patients
Many alopecia patients have undetected thyroid abnormalities that can be found through physical exams.
research Linear and Annular Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp: Case Report with Emphasis on Trichoscopic Findings and Review of the Literature
LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
research Alopecia and Mood Stabilizers: Two Case Reports
Hair loss from mood stabilizers can grow back, but the reasons why are not fully understood.
research Concomitant Presentation of Alopecia Areata in Siblings: A Rare Occurrence
Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: Is It Always Confined to the Fronto-Temporal Region?
Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research Secondary Alopecia Induced by Aesthetic Procedures: An Unrecognized Potential Complication
Hair loss can be a rare side effect of cosmetic procedures due to various factors.
research Moth-Eaten Essential Syphilitic Alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Geometric Alopecia Associated with Lupus Erythematosus Panniculitis of the Scalp: A Case Series of Nine Korean Patients
Lupus erythematosus panniculitis on the scalp can cause unique geometric hair loss patterns.
research Alopecia Areata as a Complication of Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair transplant surgery may cause alopecia areata, a new possible complication.
research Triangular Temporal Alopecia: Two Case Reports, Dermoscopy, and Review
Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
research Lasers Uses in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Review Article
Fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Androgen-Associated and Androgen-Independent Causes of Alopecia and Acne in Women: Literature Review
The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
research A Case of Linear Alopecia of the Scalp
Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
research Alopecia: From Clinic to Preclinic and Back
Many people suffer from hair loss, which is caused by a disruption in hair growth, and there is a need for personalized treatments and new drugs.
research Rare Association of Congenital Triangular Alopecia with Vitiligo
Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
research Halo Scalp Ring: An Undiagnosed Neonatal Scalp Alopecia
Halo Scalp Ring is a rare newborn hair loss that can be missed, and early diagnosis can avoid extra tests and worry for parents.
research The Pattern and Clinical Profile of Alopecia Areata: Panoramic Review, Update, and Advances on Etiopathogenesis, Associated Factors, Diagnosis, Complications, Management, and Prognosis in Treatment 2023
Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.