April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
August 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” Non-scarring alopecia in females affects emotional well-being and requires accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a niacinamide cream can improve life quality for breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
1 citations,
November 1983 in “The Lancet” Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
31 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
8 citations,
May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Plasma is better than Ringer's lactate for hair graft survival and growth after transplantation.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
2 citations,
May 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some patients' hair grew back black and white after chemotherapy.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Topiramate may cause reversible hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
39 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
1113 citations,
August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
759 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.