research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
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research Efficacy of Intralesional and Oral Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
research Alopecia Universalis After Alemtuzumab Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis: A Two-Year Follow-Up of Two Patients
Two patients developed complete hair loss after Alemtuzumab treatment for MS, with no regrowth after two years.
research Oral Tofacitinib in Moderate and Severe Alopecia Areata: Case Series of 14 Patients
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
research The Alopecia Areata Phenotype Is Induced by the Water Avoidance Stress Test in CCHCR1-Deficient Mice
Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
research Azathioprine: A Therapy to Be Considered in Alopecia Universalis
Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
research Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
research Transcriptional Profiling in Alopecia Areata Defines Immune and Cell Cycle Control Related Genes Within Disease-Specific Signatures
The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treating Alopecia: Focusing on Efficacy, Safety, and Therapeutic Durability
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
research Immunology of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
research Dermal Mucin in Alopecia Areata: Tell-Tale Sign or Incidental Finding?
Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Immune Privilege and Alopecia Areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Alopecia Areata Treated with Methotrexate
Methotrexate may effectively and safely treat hair loss in children, with notable improvement after 12-15 months.
research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child
A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.
research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
research An Overview of JAK/STAT Pathways and JAK Inhibition in Alopecia Areata
Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Recombinant Human Hepatitis B Vaccine Initiating Alopecia Areata: Testing the Hypothesis Using the C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
The hepatitis B vaccine did not cause hair loss in the tested mice.
research A Case of Inflammatory Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nilotinib
A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
research Primary Cutaneous Follicle Centre Cell Lymphoma of the Scalp Presenting with Scarring Alopecia
A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
research Alopecia Areata: Comprehensive Overview and Management
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
research Alopecia Areata: Chronic Inflammatory Skin Disorder
The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.
research How Effective Is Intralesional Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide Compared with Topical Treatments in Inducing and Maintaining Hair Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata? A Critically Appraised Topic
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
research Diseases of Periocular Hair
The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis
Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
research Regional Dermatology: Hair and Nail Biology, Hair Loss Conditions, and Dermatological Issues of the Mouth and Genital Regions
The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.