20 citations,
December 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Smoking and drinking worsened hair loss in men with genetic hair loss, while eating and sleeping habits didn't; genetics played a bigger role than environment in hair loss.
14 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of inflammation research” Baricitinib shows promise as a new treatment for certain skin conditions like alopecia areata.
9 citations,
January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.
3 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
275 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
193 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
19 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
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,
March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
8 citations,
March 2021 in “Medicina-lithuania” PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
7 citations,
December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
5 citations,
June 2019 in “Dermatopathology” Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Oncology issues” Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
179 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
73 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
37 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
30 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.