Research in Trichology

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) in women with Afro-textured hair

Scalp oils: a therapeutic or harmful catalyst for LPP? Principal author: Shirley McDonald Supporting research author: Celestine Gitau The objective of the study is to determine whether the influence of scalp oils are a contributory factor in the cause and severity of the scarring hair loss condition Lichen Planopilaris (LPP). This work was supported by […]

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Adult Stem Cell Released Molecules in Combination with Microneedling Restore Hair Growth

The Institute of Trichologists’  Member Dr Michael Ryan collaborated in a  study looking at adult stem cell released molecules in combination with microneedling restoring hair growth. Introduction: Alopecia is a chronic dermatological disorder affecting millions of people, in which people lose some or all of the hair on their head. Although alopecia has many forms,

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Dupilumab in Alopecia Areata

PROFESSOR ANDREW MESSENGER MD FRCP There are an increasing number of case reports and small case series describing hair regrowth following treatment with the monoclonal antibody drug dupilumab. Dupilumab is licensed for treating atopic dermatitis and the original observations were serendipitous in patients who happened to have alopecia areata as well as dermatitis. Although there

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Following historical “tracks” of hair follicle miniaturisation in patterned hair loss: Are elastin bodies the forgotten aetiology?

May 2021 The Institute of Trichologists’  Member Dr Hugh Rushton collaborated in a  study that followed historical “tracks” of hair follicle miniaturisation in patterned hair loss. ABSTRACT: Pattern hair loss (PHL) is a chronic regressive condition of the scalp, where follicular miniaturisation and decreased scalp hair coverage occurs in affected areas. In all PHL cases,

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Shedding light on therapeutics in alopecia and their relevance to COVID-19

December 2020 The Institute of Trichologists’  President Professor Andrew Messenger collaborated in a  study that reported on therapeutics in alopecia and their relevance to COVID-19. ABSTRACT: As of July 9, 2020, there were more than 12 million confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across the globe, with more than 550,000 deaths. Many European countries, including Belgium,

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