2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
January 2024 in “Journal of movement disorders” Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
December 2019 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.
35 citations,
January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Scientifica” Most HIV-positive patients had skin problems, and conditions like oral thrush and boils were linked to weaker immune systems.
2 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” New hair spray caused a hair shaft disorder.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
30 citations,
June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” Following a specific clinical sequence can help diagnose and treat Demodex mites in the eyes.
4 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Hansraj is effective for various health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.
September 2021 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” People with chronic Hepatitis C often have skin problems like itching and contact dermatitis, especially older individuals and women.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The herbal shampoo promotes hair growth and strength without damage.
1 citations,
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.
October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Hair and scalp disorders are common in children and require early treatment due to their effect on physical and mental development.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
2 citations,
December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
65 citations,
January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
24 citations,
April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Putting ketoconazole on the skin can help mice grow hair.
19 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Propionibacterium acnes might be linked to hair casts and possibly alopecia.
19 citations,
January 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.