research Treatment Strategies for Alopecia
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research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research Transient Treatment Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Temporal Triangular Alopecia: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Examination Follow-Up
PRP injections are not effective for long-term treatment of temporal triangular alopecia.
research Trichoscopy: A New Frontier for the Diagnosis of Hair Diseases
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.
research Trichotillomania: An Impulse Control Disorder
Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Recurrent Episodes of Hair Loss in a 37-Year-Old Woman
The woman's hair loss was mainly due to stress and low iron levels, and her hair grew back after treatment.
research Clinical Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
research New Treatment Options For Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is a new, effective treatment for advanced alopecia areata but is costly and has risks.
research A Randomized Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost Versus Topical Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata
Betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than latanoprost but has more side effects.
research Melan-A Positive Cells Significantly Expressed in Immune-Targeted Follicles of Alopecia Areata
Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia
Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
research Seasonal Alopecia Areata with Atopy
A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
research Propylthiouracil-Induced Alopecia Accompanying Hypohidrosis and Onychomadesis
Propylthiouracil can cause hair loss, reduced sweating, and nail issues, but stopping the drug can reverse hair and nail problems.
research The Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research What's Missing From This Picture? An Approach to Alopecia in Children
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.
research Alopecia Areata - Vitiligo Overlap Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Variant
Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
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 Low Level Laser Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized Controlled Intra-Patient Comparative Study
Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
research Baricitinib in Pediatric Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia and Associated Autoimmune Conditions: A Case Report
Baricitinib improved platelet counts and alopecia in a 16-year-old with chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
research Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
research Focal Asymptomatic Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report
A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
research Leukemia Cutis of the Scalp Masquerading as Kerion in a Child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: February 2018
Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Maintenance, Withdrawal, and Re-Treatment with Ritlecitinib and Brepocitinib in Patients with Alopecia Areata in a Single-Blind Extension of a Phase 2a Randomized Clinical Trial
Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
research Case 6
The dog has Color Dilution Alopecia, causing hair loss and increased risk of skin infections.