31 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
30 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
30 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
30 citations,
October 2013 in “Lupus” Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
30 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The most common causes of hair loss in Jordanian children are fungal infections, autoimmune hair loss, and hair shedding after fever, with zinc deficiency also being a notable cause.
30 citations,
March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
29 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
29 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
29 citations,
September 2014 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
29 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
28 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
28 citations,
July 2015 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with Lichen Planus, especially with mucosal involvement, are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome, which increases their risk for heart disease and diabetes.
28 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
27 citations,
June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.
27 citations,
December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
27 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
27 citations,
March 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
26 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.
26 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
26 citations,
August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
26 citations,
May 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
26 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.
25 citations,
March 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma is effective and has fewer side effects than systemic treatments.
25 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
25 citations,
December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
25 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.