September 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Amla fruit syrup improved hair growth and satisfaction in women with hair loss without significant side effects.
August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that examining the scalp closely and checking for iron levels and thyroid issues is key to understanding chronic hair loss in women.
179 citations,
September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
63 citations,
August 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
13 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found that treatment improved hair condition in patients with Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution in Chile.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Male pattern baldness affects 38.52% of Asian men in Bangkok, increasing with age and possibly linked to environment and diet.
January 2024 in “Journal of health reports and technology” There's a significant link between the severity of Seborrheic Dermatitis and the pattern of hair loss in people with a family history of hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
72 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
16 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
12 citations,
October 2004 in “Experimental Gerontology” Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
29 citations,
July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
22 citations,
June 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
19 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
11 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
11 citations,
May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
9 citations,
November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.