37 citations
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy has a rare, harmless hair loss on his chin with no need for treatment.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
August 2021 in “EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina” Acquired alopecia is hair loss that can be reversible or irreversible, depending on whether the hair follicle is destroyed.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
15 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study concluded that neonatal occipital alopecia is common, not caused by physical friction, and usually resolves on its own without treatment.
34 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
November 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
59 citations
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February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
26 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
16 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
4 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
February 2008 in “Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift” A cat's hair loss was linked to a severe pancreatic cancer.
5 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Some horses lose hair without inflammation or itching due to various conditions, and while mainly a cosmetic issue, diagnosis requires examination and biopsies, and breeding is not advised if it's hereditary.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
20 citations
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August 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology” Melatonin helped some Pomeranian dogs regrow hair, but it wasn't linked to estrogen receptors.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
January 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
May 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Children's hair loss can have various causes, including infections, autoimmune issues, physical stress, nutritional problems, and genetic factors.