14 citations
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February 2013 in “PubMed” This study found that 50% of patients with patchy alopecia areata who underwent chronic intralesional triamcinolone acetonide therapy had abnormal bone mineral density, suggesting the need for monitoring and preventive measures.
14 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” This study observed that balding was associated with lower total body BMD in men and higher hip BMD in women, possibly due to estrogen use in the latter group.
This dissertation describes using skull bone for upper jaw reconstruction, leading to less pain and the possibility of immediate implant placement compared to traditional methods.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 21-year-old man with alopecia universalis experienced temporary hair regrowth after treatment with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 following a tibial fracture.
7 citations
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June 1978 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article describes a case in which a gymnast's hair loss pattern improved after she stopped using the balance beam, suggesting the hair loss may have been due to traction from her gymnastics routine.
22 citations
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June 1993 in “Calcified Tissue International” This study found that women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea do not show reduced bone mineral density compared to controls, indicating they may be protected from osteopenia.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers found that girls aged 4-8 years with isolated premature thelarche had significantly advanced bone age, with obesity and elevated serum IGF-1 SDS and DHEAS SDS being key independent risk factors.
This study found that higher scores of hair loss on the Hamilton-Norwood scale correlated with increased hair gain in the conchal bowl in men, suggesting potential age-related adaptations beyond cosmetic concerns.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This case study reports that bisphosphonate therapy, used to treat osteoporosis, can lead to jawbone necrosis, as demonstrated in an 82-year-old patient who experienced severe complications requiring surgical intervention. The authors recommend comprehensive dental care before and avoidance of invasive procedures during bisphosphonate treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study aimed to describe the distribution of eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in patients with varying severities of scalp hair loss from alopecia areata but does not report results.
January 2022 in “Consultant” The man's occipital hair loss was due to temporal triangular alopecia, not alopecia areata.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia is a simple and reliable way to measure eyebrow hair loss.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics” This article reports a case of pressure alopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.
December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case of scarring alopecia in a 7-year-old girl, highlighting the presence of inflammation without true sclerosis despite normal bone age and negative fungal tests.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” This study found that biologic therapies, particularly anti-TNF-alpha agents, have been linked to increased cases of alopecia areata in patients treated for autoimmune disorders.
December 2024 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” In this study, young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata were found to have a "subpathological" body type, characterized by shorter lower limbs and longer upper limbs and torso compared to healthy peers.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” This case report discusses a young woman who developed bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head after corticosteroid treatment for alopecia areata, underscoring the risk of this complication in patients undergoing such therapy.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that girls with isolated premature thelarche, confirmed by GnRH stimulation test, aged 4-8 years, may have significantly advanced bone age, with obesity and serum IGF-1 and DHEAS levels being key risk factors.
2 citations
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June 1972 in “PubMed” January 2020 in “Medpluse International Journal of Anatomy” This study found that among adolescents, hairline recession tends to start at the Geheimratsacken angles around age 14-15, with the most notable recession occurring at the Left Geheimratsacken Angle.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 67-year-old woman experienced patchy hair loss, likely related to denosumab treatment for osteoporosis, as other potential causes were ruled out; stopping denosumab led to hair regrowth following intralesional triamcinolone treatment, suggesting a potential denosumab-induced alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” In this case report, a 20-year-old woman exhibited progressive asymptomatic hair loss with a pattern inconsistent with alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss, showing areas of both extending and improving hair loss.
203 citations
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December 1947 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This lecture discusses osteoporosis and its connection to internal skeletal dynamics but reports no new research findings.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, the researchers explored how the loss of structural integrity in hair follicles due to reduced α-SMA expression in the vertex area may contribute to androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology” This abstract contains no research results; it's a website navigation menu and institutional policy information from JAMA Ophthalmology.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of beard alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, though it highlights recent treatment advances with janus kinase inhibitors.
8 citations
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January 2002 in “Piel” Postmenopausal women may experience frontal hairline and eyebrow loss due to cicatricial fibrosis.
This study concluded that bone morphogenetic proteins are crucial for hair follicle stem cell differentiation and that their downregulation by androgens may contribute to the development of androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “The Scientific Journal of Al-Azhar Medical Faculty Girls” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum osteopontin levels and more eye abnormalities compared to healthy controls, although visual acuity was not affected.
October 2013 in “Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique”