TRICHOLOGY – DEC 2020
Study Examines Effect Of Smoking On Early AGA
Welcome to Trichology Report Dec 2020: Dermatology Advisor reports, “People who smoke have a higher prevalence of early onset androgenetic alopecia compared with nonsmokers, but many smokers with this form of pattern hair loss more often report a negative family history for the disorder,” research indicated in a study that “enrolled
1000 healthy men between the ages of 20 and 35 years without any local scalp condition.” All “participants were divided into 2 equal groups: people who smoked (n=500) and people who did not smoke (n=500).” The findings were published online in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Research Reveals New Insights Into Lichen Planus
Pigmentosus Tied To Cicatricial Alopecia Dermatology Advisor reported “lichen planus pigmentosus may be associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia” and “fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution…in women with Fitzpatrick skin phototype III to VI and may involve the facial hair follicle,” investigators concluded in a study that “included 16 women (aged 41 to 80 years) with biopsy-confirmed cicatricial alopecia and dermatoscopic features of lichen planus pigmentosus.” The findings were published in a research letter published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
People develop noticeable hair loss after recovering from COVID-19
On the AAD website an article explains that months after recovering from COVID-19, many people find that their hair is falling out in large clumps: If we’ve learned anything from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s to expect the unexpected. The hair loss that many people develop, however, may not be so
unexpected. Here’s why. Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or illness Fever is a common symptom of COVID-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss. While many people think of this as hair loss, it’s actually hair shedding. The medical name for this type of hair shedding is telogen effluvium. It happens when more hairs than normal enter the shedding (telogen) phase of the hair growth lifecycle at the same time. A fever or illness can force more hairs into the shedding phase. Most people see noticeable hair shedding two to three months after having a fever or illness. Handfuls of hair can come out when you shower or brush
your hair. This hair shedding can last for six to nine months before it stops. Most people then see their hair start to look normal again and stop shedding. Stress can cause temporary hair shedding. Even if you never developed a fever or COVID-19, you may still see hair shedding. Emotional stress can also force more hairs than normal into the shedding phase. And who isn’t feeling more stressed and anxious during the pandemic?
Again, the hair shedding begins about two to three months after the stress starts. While seeing your hair fall out in clumps can add to your stress, it’s important to try to de-stress. Only when the stress ends will the excessive hair shedding stop. Hair tends to return to normal on its own. When the cause of your hair shedding is due to a fever, illness, or stress, hair tends to return to normal on its own. You just have to give it time. As your hair grows back, you’ll notice short hairs that are all the same length by your hairline. Most people see their hair regain its normal fullness within six to nine months.
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes/covid-19
TRICHOLOGY – DEC 2020
Expert Discusses What Has Been Learned About Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia In Recent Decades
In the latest post from “Insights & Inquiries” in Dermatology World, Dr. Warren R. Heymann discusses the diagnosis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), which was first described as “hot comb alopecia” over 50 years ago. Dr. Heymann discusses what has been learned in the subsequent decades about the etiology and treatment of CCCA.
How effective are steroid-sparing agents in treating chronic alopecia areata?
A study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology examined using azathioprine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine as steroid-sparing agents in chronic alopecia areata. Of the 138 patients, 75.3% of those on azathioprine continued the medication at 12 months
Psoriasis Appears To Be Tied To Impaired Coronary Artery Blood Flow, Researchers Say
Dermatology Advisor (11/10, Stong) reports, “Coronary blood flow capacity as measured by total coronary artery blood volume in relation to myocardial mass (V/M) is reduced in patients with psoriasis,” investigators concluded in a study that “included 214 consecutive patients with psoriasis (mean age 50.6 ± 12.4; 62% men) who were recruited from January 1, 2013, through November 1, 2019, in the Psoriasis Atherosclerosis Cardiometabolic Initiative,” plus “20 healthy volunteers (mean age 44.8 ± 12.4; 75% men)” who “were recruited from the same center to serve as the comparator group.” The findings were published online in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/home/topics/psoriasis/pso-linked-to-heart-issues/
FFA In Women May Be Tied To Autoimmune Disease, Thyroid Abnormalities, And Estrogen Deficiency, Study Indicates
Dermatology Advisor reported, “Women with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) were found to have a higher prevalence of autoimmune disease, thyroid hormone abnormalities, and estrogen deficiency compared with the general population,” investigators concluded in a study that “phenotypic data from 711 women (median age, 66) living in the United Kingdom and of Eurasian ancestry with a diagnosis of FFA.” The findings (PDF) were published online in a research letter in the British Journal of Dermatology
TRICHOLOGY – DEC 2020
Some Dermatologists Report An Increase In Patients Losing Their Hair Or Reporting Skin Issues Caused By Pandemic-Related Stress
HealthDay reported some dermatologists say they have seen more patients seeking treatment for stress-related hair loss this year, likely because of the pandemic. In addition, some dermatologists “have also had more patients seeking treatment for skin issues caused by increased hand-washing and stress.”
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