research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia
This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.
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5 / 487 resultsresearch Outcome of Follicular Unit Extraction in Cicatricial Alopecia
This study found that while PRP or nanofat injections improved scarred tissue texture in secondary cicatricial alopecia, they did not significantly enhance hair restoration outcomes compared to hair transplantation alone.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Application of Autologous Hair Transplantation Technique in Children with Cicatricial Alopecia
This study reported that autologous hair transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for children with cicatricial alopecia, achieving an average hair survival rate of 85.3% and high satisfaction among family members, with minimal complications observed.
research The use of dermoscopy in a case of nevus sebaceous misdiagnosed and treated as cicatricial alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp
Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.
community Would Verteporfin potentially work for scarring alopecia?
Verteporfin is discussed as a potential treatment for scarring alopecia. Minoxidil is suggested as an alternative treatment.
community Diffuse Alopecia
A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.
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3 / 800 results- Do alopecia areata patches scar? And is there evidence for peptides? Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles and often regrow. One small trial of a cosmetic peptide lotion reported improvement, but no peptide is an approved treatment; see a dermatologist.
- Sudden round bald patches: can centella cream help? There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.
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