The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
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August 1999 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Indinavir can cause hair loss and other skin problems.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
18 citations,
January 2013 in “PLoS ONE” HLA-DRB5 and other genes may be linked to alopecia universalis.
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September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
10 citations,
April 2014 in “Molecular and Clinical Oncology” Alopecia areata can be an early sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and may improve with lymphoma treatment.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Plants” Rice husk and bran extracts from the Bue Bang 3 CMU variety can potentially treat hair loss due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties.
5 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
4 citations,
August 2007 in “PubMed” A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Androgenetic alopecia in teens is linked to obesity and other metabolic risks, needing early diagnosis and management.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “IDCases” A patient experienced severe hair loss after getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is not effective for treating male hair loss.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Pilose antler extract helps hair grow in mice with a type of hair loss by speeding up the growth phase.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Tretinoin alone is more effective than combined with microdermabrasion for long-term alopecia areata treatment.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.