3 citations,
April 2012 in “Osteoporosis International” A woman experienced hair loss after taking strontium ranelate for osteoporosis.
3 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
3 citations,
January 1996 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Zidovudine may cause hair loss in advanced-stage HIV patients.
3 citations,
July 1990 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
3 citations,
October 2015 in “Human Psychopharmacology-clinical and Experimental” Finasteride doesn't affect sleep spindles in men.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” Laser treatment and deroofing are effective options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “Clinical Nutrition ESPEN” Low vitamin D levels are linked to symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, and hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2018 The document reports the 19th global case of a rare skin condition in a patient from Colombia.
2 citations,
May 2017 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
2 citations,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair loss may signal metabolic problems and increased risk of heart disease, suggesting people with hair loss should be checked for these issues.
2 citations,
September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
2 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
2 citations,
September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.
2 citations,
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Clinical signs of excess male hormones and actual hormone levels in the blood do not always match in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations,
January 2008 in “International Journal of Neuroscience” A 38-year-old man was diagnosed late with Kearns-Sayre syndrome after being wrongly treated for epilepsy.
2 citations,
November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Early diagnosis is crucial for treating alopecia effectively.
2 citations,
January 2019 The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.