research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
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research A Histologic Review of 27 Patients with Lichen Planopilaris
The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Classification and Histopathology
Early detection and histopathology are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
research Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Central Scalp Alopecia Photographic Scale in African American Women
A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
research Clinical Dose Ranging Studies with Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Prevalence of Hormonal and Endocrine Dysfunction in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Data Analysis of 168 Patients
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is linked to androgen excess, while frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is linked to androgen deficiency.
research Clinical Efficacy of Diphenylcyclopropenone in Alopecia Areata: Retrospective Data Analysis of 50 Patients
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) can help regrow hair in many alopecia areata patients but may cause side effects and relapses.
research Updates in Therapeutics for Folliculitis Decalvans: A Systematic Review with Evidence-Based Analysis
Clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for folliculitis decalvans, but more research is needed.
research Extensive Alopecia Areata: Results of Treatment with 3% Topical Minoxidil
3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
research Investigation of the Plausibility of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Syndrome
The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
research Patient-Perceived Importance of Negative Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
research Towards a Consensus on How to Diagnose and Quantify Female Pattern Hair Loss – The Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
research Hypopigmentation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Meeting, May 2016: Progress Towards the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
research Comorbid Conditions in Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Data Analysis of 334 Patients
People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Morphometric-Stereological and Functional Epididymal Alterations and a Decrease in Fertility in Rats Treated with Finasteride and After a 30-Day Post-Treatment Recovery Period
Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
research Retinoids And Hair Growth
Hair loss can signal serious health issues, not just cosmetic concerns.
research Hair Regrowth in a Male Patient with Extensive Androgenetic Alopecia on Estrogen Therapy
Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
research Treatment of Androgenic Disorders with Dexamethasone: Dose-Response Relationship for Suppression of Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.
research Topical Minoxidil Reduces Blood Pressure
Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
research Bubble Hair
Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
research Hair Camouflage: A Comprehensive Review
Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.
research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness
Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
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.