June 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Foals can have various skin issues, some genetic, immune-related, or due to infections and allergies.
August 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Before treating hair loss, it's crucial to diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions that may be causing it.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair cloning for hair loss is not yet a practical solution.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Scalp biopsy and digital phototrichogram help diagnose and manage different types of diffuse hair loss.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Classifying alopecia helps diagnose and treat different types of hair loss accurately.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular transplantation is effective for treating hair loss and eyebrow alopecia.
March 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss in women caused by many factors, and iron and thyroid tests are recommended for diagnosis.
October 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” The scalp is usually protected from dermatitis but can react to hair products, especially tea tree oil and Minoxidil.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Human head hair can grow very long and is thicker than most body hair.
October 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-level light therapy is used in cosmetics and dermatology to repair skin, reduce inflammation, and treat various skin conditions.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
October 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” HIV can cause hair loss and changes in nails, which may indicate disease progression.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some patients on anti-TNF drugs experience a type of hair loss called TAIAPA.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Different types of hair loss within Telogen Effluvium are caused by various disruptions in hair growth cycles.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
November 2010 in “CRC Press eBooks” Modern hair restoration surgery has advanced greatly since 1959.
March 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair conditioner makes wet hair easier to comb by reducing friction.
June 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
August 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss is mainly caused by a testosterone byproduct, and hair restoration surgery uses hair from the back and sides of the scalp.
June 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair transplants have improved to use smaller, more natural-looking hair grafts.
June 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Aesthetic mesotherapy can improve the appearance of the face and hair.
April 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
September 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.
April 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
February 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is due to active pigment cells in hair during growth.