TLDR Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
In the 1979 document, Dr. Vera H. Price provided a detailed methodology for addressing hair loss, which included taking a thorough patient history, performing a clinical examination, conducting microscopic hair analysis, and in some cases, obtaining a scalp biopsy and laboratory tests. The history aimed to determine the pattern and nature of hair loss, while the clinical examination involved a "pull test" and inspection of the hair and scalp. Microscopic examination was used to detect fungal infections or structural issues, and scalp biopsies helped diagnose scarring alopecias. Laboratory tests were conducted as needed. The document described telogen effluvium as a temporary, stress-induced shedding of hair, androgenetic alopecia as hair loss influenced by androgens without an effective treatment at that time, and alopecia areata, which was treated with intralesional corticosteroids. The importance of an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans was emphasized.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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November 1975 in “Archives of dermatology” Increased DHT formation in skin can cause hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens might treat these conditions.
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August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
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November 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma and improves with gentler hair care.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments are needed for non-scarring alopecia due to current limitations.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
