research Tight Junction Barriers in Human Hair Follicles – Role of Claudin-1
Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
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research Pigmented Casts in Alopecia: A 2014 Study
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research A Comprehensive Approach to Hair Pathology of Horizontal Sections
A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
research Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies the Skin Phenotype in the Iffa Credo Hairless Rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Identification of an Intronic Regulatory Element Necessary for Tissue-Specific Expression of Foxn1 in Thymic Epithelial Cells
A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
research Coexistence of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Classic Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Report and Literature Review
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
research Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis and Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
Finasteride helps hair growth by decreasing cell death in hair follicles.
research Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis and Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
Finasteride affects hair growth by changing caspase and XIAP levels, potentially treating hair diseases.
research Moth-Eaten Alopecia as a Manifestation of Various Skin Diseases: Reporting a Series of 100 Cases
Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
research Microtubule Associated Protein 2 Expression Defines the Companion Layer of the Anagen Hair Follicle and an Analogous Zone in the Nail Unit
MAP-2 is crucial for the structure of hair follicles and nails.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research The Transverse Anatomy of Androgenic Alopecia
The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
research Distinguishing Histopathologic Features of Acantholytic Dermatoses and the Pattern of Acantholytic Hypergranulosis
Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
research The Spade Sign as a Pathognomonic Histopathologic Feature of Acne Keloidalis: Analysis of 33 Cases of Cicatricial Alopecia
The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View
The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Association with Sjögren's Syndrome: More Than a Simple Coincidence
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Dirty Dots as a Normal Trichoscopic Finding in the Elderly Scalp
Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
research Connective Tissue Sheath of Hair Follicle Is a Major Source of Dermal Type I Procollagen in Human Scalp
The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
research Exuberant Tufted Folliculitis
Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
research Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Frontal Variant of Lichen Planopilaris
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Presentations and Prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women
Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Survey in 16 Patients
The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.