research Disorders of Hair Growth and the Pilosebaceous Unit: Facts and Controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
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research The G-Protein Coupled Receptor Kinase 2 (GRK2) Orchestrates Hair Follicle Homeostasis
GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
research Fever And Rash As Initial Signs Of Systemic Autoimmune Disease: Case Report
Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.
research Seborrheic Dermatitis as a Potential Trigger of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Review of Literature
Seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to the development of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research British Hair and Nail Society: Case Studies of Scalp and Hair Conditions
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research Philadelphia Dermatological Society
Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
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 Efficient Genome Editing Using CRISPR/Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein Approach in iPS Cells for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Retrospective Study and Stepwise Therapeutic Approach
No treatment showed clear superiority for lichen planopilaris.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Topical Tofacitinib for Patients with Lichen Planopilaris and/or Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Topical tofacitinib cream may help treat certain hair loss conditions with fewer risks.
research Normolipemic Xanthoma Associated With Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides
A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Preceding the Development of Vitiligo: A Case Report
Hair loss condition FFA was seen before the appearance of skin depigmentation vitiligo in a patient.
research A Review of Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Comorbidities and Treatment Options for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
research Dandruff Lesional Scalp Skin Exhibits Epidermal T Cell Infiltration and a Weakened Hair Follicle Immune Privilege
Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
research Relapse in Alopecia Totalis After Successful Treatment with Intralesional Corticosteroid and Oral Immunomodulator
The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
research Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting Only as Nonscarring Alopecia
A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
research Pathomechanisms of Immune-Mediated Alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Antigen Presenting Cells in the Skin of a Patient with Hair Loss and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
research Differentiating Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia And Androgenetic Alopecia In African American Men: Report Of Three Cases
The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
research It Is Not Invisible! A Case Report of 2 Patients with Scalp Lichen Planopilaris Mimicking Androgenic Alopecia
Accurate early diagnosis of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Systematic Review
PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
research Cephalalgic Alopecia Areata: A Case Study
Botulinum A toxin injections reduced pain and promoted hair regrowth in a woman with a rare form of alopecia areata.
research Minoxidil Downregulates Interleukin-1 Alpha Gene Expression in HaCaT Cells
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
research Correlation Between In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Horizontal Histopathology in Skin Cancer: A Review
Reflectance confocal microscopy reliably identifies skin cancer features like horizontal skin tissue sections.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Preclinical Folliculitis Keloidalis with Correlation to Its Dermoscopic Features: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.
research Alopecia Areata: A New Treatment Plan
The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.