This paper reviews the main causes of hairloss seen by dermatologists and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for comprehensive understanding to manage these conditions effectively.
July 2024 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin”
This study highlights the importance of identifying the various causes of hairloss in children to enable accurate diagnosis and management, emphasizing that proper treatment, including psychosocial support, can prevent a decline in their quality of life.
This review discusses the clinical features of various types of hairloss, including both common and less common alopecias, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
This review proposes a classification system for childhood hairloss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
Hairloss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.
A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hairloss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.
COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hairloss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.
Folliculitis may be linked to hairloss, with treatments including antibiotics, minoxidil, finasteride, and dietary changes. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
A user is experiencing rapid hairloss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hairloss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.
Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth.There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.