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    Glossary Crash Diets

    extreme dietary regimens for rapid weight loss

    Crash diets, also known as rapid weight loss diets, are extreme dietary regimens designed to achieve significant weight loss in a very short period. These diets often involve severe calorie restriction and the elimination of entire food groups, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and potential health risks, including hair loss (alopecia) due to inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

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      Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet

      research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet

      11 citations , May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This report describes a case of probable telogen effluvium associated with stress and recent relocation, contributing to evidence of hair loss linked to weight reduction programs.
      Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol: Reply

      research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol-Reply

      1 citations , February 1976 in “JAMA”
      In this article, the author reports a case where hemiballismus was almost completely suppressed within 48 hours of starting haloperidol therapy, suggesting a therapeutic response to the drug.
      Alopecia in Crash Dieters

      research Alopecia in crash dieters.

      23 citations , June 1976 in “PubMed”
      This study observed that crash dieting led to significant hair loss in patients, with hair regrowth occurring several months after the diet.
      Crash Dieter's Hair Loss

      research Crash Dieter's Hair Loss

      February 1976 in “JAMA”
      In this correspondence, the authors reported that patients on a 500-calorie crash diet with rapid weight loss experienced significant hair loss, which began months after dieting and gradually improved.
      Alopecia in Crash Dieters

      research Alopecia in Crash Dieters

      32 citations , June 1976 in “JAMA”
      In this study, nine individuals who underwent rigorous weight loss programs experienced significant hair loss, which researchers attributed to insufficient energy supply to the hair matrix, with regrowth occurring within months.
      How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?

      research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?

      41 citations , June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy”
      This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.
      Sky Fruit Seed Crush: A Potential Source of Less Salt Curing of Raw Goatskin

      research Sky Fruit Seed Crush (SFSC): A potential Source of less Salt Curing of Raw Goatskin

      June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”
      In this study, utilizing a mixture of crushed sky fruit seeds and sodium salt for goat skin preservation led to a significant reduction in environmental impact, decreasing total dissolved solids by 59% and chloride content by 44%, while maintaining the physical quality of processed leather.
      Telogen Effluvium Following Orthognathic Surgery

      research Telogen Effluvium Following Orthognathic Surgery

      1 citations , June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
      This review discusses the causes and understanding of telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss following physiological stress, and provides no new clinical findings.
      A Stain for Plucked Anagen Hairs

      research A stain for plucked anagen hairs

      17 citations , August 1979 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This study found that a histochemical stain using 4-dimethyl-aminocinnamaldehyde effectively distinguishes between plucked anagen and telogen hairs by causing the root ends of anagen hairs to develop a red color.
      Diffuse Hair Loss in Women

      research Diffuse hair loss in women

      3 citations , May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau”
      This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating diffuse hair loss in women and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between androgenetic alopecia, chronic telogen effluvium, and psychogenic pseudo effluvium, but reports no new clinical results.
      Focal Alopecia in Dogs

      research Focal alopecia in the dog

      August 2017 in “Companion animal”
      This article discusses the diagnostic approach to focal alopecia in dogs, focusing on distinguishing between pruritic skin disease and inflammatory or non-inflammatory causes; it presents no new experimental results.
      Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Women

      research Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Women

      4 citations , April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
      Hair Loss

      research Hair loss

      9 citations , April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine”
      This article reviews the causes of hair loss in pediatric and adult populations, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between primary dermatologic conditions and those related to systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings.
      Hair Follicle Characteristics and Fiber Production in South American Camelids

      research Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids

      27 citations , January 2010 in “Animal”
      In these studies, researchers found that Peruvian camelids reach mature skin follicle development early, with specific cuticular characteristics useful for distinguishing fleece types, while Bolivian llamas have a mature follicle apparatus present at birth.
      The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women

      research The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women

      16 citations , February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy”
      This study established and validated a visual scale to assess hair shedding in women with thick hair, finding it effective in distinguishing greater hair loss among women with female pattern hair loss compared to those without.

      research The Role of Sex and Gender in Dermatology - From Pathogenesis to Clinical Implications

      30 citations , July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This article emphasizes the need for dermatology to treat gender identity, gender, and sex as distinct factors, aiming to improve patient-specific risk assessment and treatment alignment, and highlights a research gap in distinguishing sex and gender as separate risk factors in the field.
      Drug-Associated Alopecia

      research DRUG‐ASSOCIATED ALOPECIA

      63 citations , March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
      Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms

      research Telogen effluvium

      67 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
      This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common type of hair loss, focusing on differentiation from other conditions and potential causes, but presents no new research findings.
      The Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia

      research The diagnosis and management of alopecia

      November 2012 in “South African Family Practice”
      This article describes the phases of the hair cycle in detail but reports no new clinical findings or results related to alopecia.
      Skin, Genetic Defects, and Aging

      research Skin, Genetic Defects, and Aging

      January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering”
      This article discusses the structure and function of the skin's epidermis, detailing its role as a protective barrier and nutrient exchange system, without presenting new research findings.