Female Pattern Hair Loss or female androgenetic alopecia is the main cause of hair loss in adult women and has a major impact on patients' quality of life. It evolves from the progressive miniaturization of follicles that lead to a subsequent decrease of the hair density, leading to a non-scarring diffuse alopecia, with characteristic clinical, dermoscopic and histological patterns. In spite of...

The treatment of hair loss diseases is sometimes difficult because of insufficient efficacy and limited options. However, recent advances in understanding of the pathophysiology and development of new remedies have improved the treatment of refractory hair loss conditions. In this article, an update on the management of hair loss diseases is provided, especially focusing on recently reported th...

<p class="abstract">Lupus panniculitis of scalp is an uncommon manifestation lupus erythematosus, which presents as non-scarring linear, arched, or annular alopecia along the lines Blaschko. A 7 year old child presented with localised linear on scalp. Examination revealed a single alopecic patch left parietal There were no associated systemic complaints. Skin biopsy showed atrophic lining...

Alopecia areata is a chronic relapsing autoimmune disease characterized by local or diffuse non-scarring hair loss. Statistically, 0.2% of people worldwide are affected alopecia and 1.7% were diagnosed with it at some point in life. The incidence children has been rapidly increasing recent years.
 main role pathogenesis belongs to the loss immune privilege due influence genetics various ex...

Background: Hair loss is a major cause of dermatology visits resulting in considerable anxiety and distress for patients. The objective of the current research was to investigate the association among various diagnostic methods related to non-scarring hair loss in women.Methods: After obtaining the complete history, clinical examination was carried out on women suffering from diffuse nonscaring...

Background: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a recurrent non-scarring type of hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area. Prognosis of AA is unpredictable and most patients experience more than one episode of hair loss. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the severity of AA with respect to age of onset, nail involvement, family history, number of recurrences and du...

Background: Alopecia is a possible adverse reaction to Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors. This side effect has become more recognized in recent years through FDA postmarketing surveillance and it description in case reports/case series. Objective: We review the literature and summarize the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, prognosis, and management strategies for TNF-α inhibitor...

background: alopecia areata (aa) is a non-scarring, autoimmune disorder which causes hair loss. inflammatory reactions are involved in hair loss of the scalp and/or body. the involvement of chemokine receptors in the pathogenesis of aa is well defined among which, cxcl1 acts on neutrophils and cxcl9, cxcl10 and cxcl12 and serve as t lymphocytes recruiters. objective: to study the serum levels o...

BACKGROUND Alopecia areata is a non-scarring hair loss, which typically starts quickly. Atopy is one of the possible predisposing risk factors for this condition. AIM This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid disease, atopic dermatitis and allergic diseases in children with alopecia areata and compare the results with healthy individuals. METHODS This case-control study was con...