11 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplantation can effectively treat stable eyebrow hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
11 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
9 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
9 citations,
December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
7 citations,
November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.
3 citations,
September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
2 citations,
October 1988 in “Steroids” Certain hormone treatments can increase SBP levels and help with mild body hair growth.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “SAGE open medical case reports” A new treatment called deucravacitinib helped a patient with severe hair loss grow their hair back quickly.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 22-year-old man has alopecia areata, an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments available.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia totalis/universalis is a severe form of hair loss where all body hair is lost.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Proper planning for hair transplants is crucial for natural results, with careful patient selection and strategic graft placement being key factors.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
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.
33 citations,
June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “PubMed” Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
2 citations,
May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” Hair transplantation is an effective hair loss treatment with two main techniques, requires careful planning, and can improve beard and eyebrows appearance.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method with less scarring and discomfort but requires skilled surgeons and has limitations on graft numbers per session.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
January 2013 in “Food science and technology research” Green tea extract may increase copper levels in mouse hair without affecting liver copper.
17 citations,
May 1998 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.