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My HT 1 year post op

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:14:01 -0700

Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:30:45 -0800

Cicatricial Alopecia is a form of hair loss characterized by the destruction of the hair follicle cells. Where in Androgenetic Alopecia, the hair follicle goes dormant and doesn't produce cosmetically significant hair but the follicle is still alive, in Cicatricial Alopecia the follicle itself is killed off and replaced by scar tissue. This article describes Primary Cicatricial Alopecia.

Molecular Insights into Hair Follicle Pathology

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:05:39 -0800

In the last few years by means of the elucidation of the human genome and the acquisition
of powerful investigative tools we have begun to understand the molecular basis of hair follicle
growth control.

The Natural History of Androgenetic Alopecia

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:02:10 -0800

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting up to 80%
of men and 50% of women in their lifetime.

Genetic predisposition to the disease is well known but the responsible genes have not
been identified. Polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene has been recently detected
in AGA.

Although the role of androgens, and particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT), in causing
the disease has been established for a long time, the natural history of AGA is still not
completely understood.

This paper reviews recent data about natural progression of the disease, as well as
factors that may interfere with its course and long-term prognosis.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:24:38 -0700

Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:59:29 -0700

Androgenetic Alopecia and Micro-inflammation

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:57:54 -0700