May 2016 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” A combination of ciclosporin and ketoconazole can effectively treat severe hair loss in dogs.
7 citations,
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.
The document concludes that non-endocrine alopecia in pets varies in treatment effectiveness and often has a poor prognosis, especially in cats.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Companion animal” Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
28 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
1 citations,
November 1998 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” The dog had a Sertoli cell tumor, which was successfully removed with surgery.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Türk Patoloji Dergisi” Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
June 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.
165 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
66 citations,
February 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” Malassezia in cat skin biopsies may indicate internal cancer.
24 citations,
March 2003 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
15 citations,
November 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA have higher lipid levels, increasing heart disease risk.
5 citations,
October 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.
1 citations,
January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.
157 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
59 citations,
September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
48 citations,
March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.
34 citations,
March 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Most dogs with alopecia had higher than normal levels of certain hormones, but hair loss might not always be linked to these hormone changes.
17 citations,
June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” Patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease often have skin problems like vitiligo and alopecia areata.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
9 citations,
June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
5 citations,
June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Imiquimod used intravaginally for cervical issues can cause temporary hair loss, especially if severe side effects occur.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may not affect gynecomastia recurrence after mastectomy.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.