Hirsutism in the Absence of Hyperandrogenism
Hirsutism is traditionally viewed as a clinical sign of androgen hormone excess in the body. Excessive terminal hair growth in androgen-dependent areas of the female…
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Hair Loss After Dermal Fillers – What We Know and How to Stay Safe
Why are dermal fillers suddenly linked to hair loss: Soft‑tissue fillers – particularly hyaluronic‑acid (HA) gels – have become a mainstay of minimally invasive cosmetic…
Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations
Alopecia areata (AA) is driven by immune-mediated attack on the anagen hair follicle, with cytotoxic and helper T cells playing a central pathogenic role. While…
Lupus Erythematosus–Lichen Planus Overlap Syndrome
Cicatricial alopecia, also referred to as scarring alopecia, encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by irreversible destruction of the hair follicle and replacement with…
Treatment of Hair Loss in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine disorder of reproductive-aged women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. In addition to…
Scalp hair loss in scleroderma / en coup de sabre
Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is an immune-driven condition that makes the skin and nearby tissues thicken and harden. When it appears as a narrow,…
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): background and latest understanding
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a primary scarring (cicatricial) alopecia that typically presents with progressive recession of the frontal and temporoparietal hairline and frequent eyebrow loss.…
Grey Hair in Children: Understanding an Uncommon but Important Phenomenon
Few changes startle parents quite as much as spotting silver strands on a young head. While grey hair is widely accepted as a normal sign…
An Overview on Viral Folliculitis
Introduction: Folliculitis – the inflammation of hair follicles – most commonly arises from bacterial invasion, notably Staphylococcus aureus. However, a spectrum of viral agents can…