28 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
48 citations,
May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVFT helps diagnose hair and scalp diseases by showing different fluorescence patterns.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology” CGF therapy may help hair regrowth and improve scars in DLE patients.
28 citations,
September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective and safe for treating early to mid-stage traction alopecia.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
10 citations,
April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
44 citations,
November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
4 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
1 citations,
December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
2 citations,
December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
245 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
2 citations,
July 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” A woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia experienced unusual hair growth after using a specific topical lotion.
December 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Early treatment can help reverse hair loss caused by cosmetic fillers.
6 citations,
November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
141 citations,
November 2005 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
81 citations,
July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.