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 Frontotemporal Hairline Recession in a Postmenopausal Woman
Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
research Peculiar Hypertrichosis in a Patient Affected by Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Pseudo Fringe Sign
A woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia experienced unusual hair growth after using a specific topical lotion.
research Albendazole-Induced Anagen Effluvium: A Brief Literature Review and Our Own Experience
The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Lichen Planopilaris
Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Dynamic Trichoscopy: Advancements in Hair and Scalp Examination
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
research Lichen Planopilaris in Women: A Retrospective Review at Mayo Clinic (1992-2016)
Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Genital Lichen Sclerosus: Single-Center Experience
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: Presentations in 12 Cases and a Review of the Literature
FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
research Folliculitis Decalvans With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Dark Phototype: Presentation of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
research Diagnostic Evaluation of Hair Loss: A Narrative Review
Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Videodermoscopy Evaluation in Non-Scarring Alopecia of Scalp
Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
research Tacrolimus in Solution as an Option to Inflammatory Conditions of the Scalp
Tacrolimus solution is effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions.
research And Next… Adnexa: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
research A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents
Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
research Objective Outcome Measures: Collecting Meaningful Data on Alopecia Areata
The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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 Hair Loss in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research An Update of the Pathogenesis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: What Does the Current Evidence Tell Us?
The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Update and Review of Challenges and Successes
No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
research Oral Minoxidil Improves Background Hair Thickness in Lichen Planopilaris
Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
research Guidelines for Clinical Trials of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Consensus Recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Hair Loss Among a Group of Egyptian Children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide
Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.