April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
11 citations,
January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
13 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
170 citations,
December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
95 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.