Introduction. Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is known as a lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecia. The main characteristic of FFA progressive frontotemporal hairline recession. pathogenesis not completely understood. Destructing the stem cells epithelial hair follicles causes permanent loss and seems to be cause FFA. Studies have reported significantly decreased quality life in patients wit...

androgenetic alopecia who also present with particularly elevated dihydrotestosterone–testosterone ratios. The baldness theory should be included as a secondary hypothesis in large epidemiological studies of CAD. These predominantly inconclusive studies from the previous century are counterbalanced by several other positive studies performed in the current century. In 2000, Lotufo et al. [5] sh...

Alopecia neoplastica is defined as hair loss secondary to a visceral malignancy that has metastasized to the scalp. The scalp is a relatively common site of cutaneous metastasis, usually presenting as a single or multiple firm scalp nodules. Alopecia neoplastica is a well-recognized but rare presentation, and its pathogenesis is incompletely understood. Atrophy of the hair follicles due to tumo...

BACKGROUND Alopecia areata is a common condition of patchy hair loss that has been postulated to have an autoimmune pathogenesis involving inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha. Etanercept is a novel medication that blocks TNF-alpha-mediated processes. We report a case involving the recurrence of alopecia areata in a patient receiving etanercept. OBSERVATIONS We ...

Follicular unit extraction method of hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia is quite common, but as far cicatricial concerned there still exists a lacuna. In this article, we have presented various factors that surgically determine the treatment outcome in alopecia. Thus, advanced end-stage alopecia, it now possible to give good results patient with transplantation.

Alopecia areata is a non-scarring form of alopecia that can be localized or widespread. Its etiology is unknown, but immunological factors are implicated in its pathogenesis. With the more frequent use of anti TNFα biologic drugs, some alopecia areata cases during their use have been described. We report a case of universal alopecia in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis while using adalimumab ...

Abstract Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is characterized by recurrent pustules and sinus tract formation leading to scarring alopecia. Follicular obstruction a key pathogenic event associated with hidradenitis suppurativa acne conglobate. Commonly, DCS found in adult men Afro-Caribbean descent (Arneja J, Vashi C, Gursel E, Lelli J. Management fulminant dissecting pediatric population:...

Objectives: To identify the physical findings of hair loss in women who wear hijab. illustrate on examination that warrant additional care by a dermatologist and suggested treatment recommendations. Hair hijab-wearing individuals is cause major concern for patients families. Early diagnosis are crucial to prevent permanent scarring alopecia improve quality life these patients. Hijab cloth worn ...