research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Anaphylaxis: A Novel Trigger of Telogen Effluvium in a Child with Cow's Milk Allergy
Anaphylaxis from cow's milk allergy can cause temporary hair loss in children.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
research Embolic Stroke as the Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
research Hair Loss in the Elderly
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.
research A Review on Types and Treatment of Alopecia
Different types of hair loss require specific treatments, and new treatments are being developed.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib in Patients with Alopecia Totalis
Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
research A Case of Patchy Alopecia Areata Sparing Lesional Greying Hairs
Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata: An Open-Label Comparative Study
Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
research Drug-Induced Alopecia After Dupilumab Therapy
Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
research Quantifying Alopecia Areata via Texture Analysis to Automate the SALT Score Computation
Researchers created a fast, accurate computer program to measure hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Male Androgenetic Alopecia in a Chinese Population
Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
research Alternate Treatment of Alopecia Areata with the Use of Calcipotriol: A Prospective Study in Children Versus Adults
Calcipotriol may effectively treat hair loss in alopecia areata, working better in children than adults.
research Familial Aggregation of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune hair loss condition, often runs in families.
research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
research 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
research The Effect of Stromal Vascular Fraction for Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Stromal Vascular Fraction treatment increases hair density and thickness, making it a safe and effective treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia
A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
research Bitemporal Alopecia Areata: Case Reports and Diagnostic Challenges
The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.
research Non-Invasive Techniques for Evaluating Alopecia Areata
Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.
research Supravenous Repigmentation of Hair Shafts in a Patient with Regrowing Alopecia Totalis: A Case Report and Hypothesis
A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research The Importance of Adequate Serum Ferritin Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Treatment of Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia in Women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research Efficacy and Safety of the Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor Baricitinib in the Treatment of Adults with Alopecia Areata: Phase 2 Results from a Randomized Controlled Study
Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
research The Role of Vitamin D in Non-Scarring Alopecia
Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.