TLDR Newborns can experience temporary hair loss in bands, unrelated to sleeping position.
The document discussed synchronous neonatal telogen effluvium, a physiological phenomenon observed in newborns where hair falls and grows in synchronous bands, starting from the frontal region and moving towards the nape. This results in a band of hair rarefaction with clear-cut borders in the occipital region during the first few months of life. This condition was often misinterpreted as being caused by the pressure of the head on a pillow, despite no correlation with the newborn's sleeping position. In individuals with black hair, the area of hair rarefaction was less defined due to the hair's structure.
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Targeting hair follicles can effectively promote hair growth and treat hair disorders.
