January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 59-year-old woman diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, presenting with scarring alopecia and perifollicular erythematous papules.
This article discusses the features and increasing prevalence of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of scarring hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
This case study describes a young girl with sparse, brittle scalp hair and multiple keratotic papules, but no systemic or familial abnormalities were found.
This case report describes a woman with scalp lichen planopilaris who developed facial papules coinciding with her hair loss condition, raising the question of an associated diagnosis.
This article highlights the limited photoprotection baseball caps provide against UV radiation and recommends additional sun protection measures, especially for those at risk of androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new results.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) was used to camouflage a scalp scar, addressing challenges like skin texture and ink retention. The process included initial assessment, procedure, and final blending with surrounding hair.
Scalp pigmentation is discussed as an alternative to hair transplants for achieving a natural look while being bald. The conversation seeks firsthand experiences and opinions on its effectiveness and appearance.
Scalp pain alongside hair loss may indicate inflammation rather than just male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include triamcinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, Head & Shoulders shampoo, aloe vera gel, finasteride, and 2% Nizoral.