10 citations,
June 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness for frontal fibrosing alopecia is uncertain.
9 citations,
July 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
9 citations,
February 1996 in “Lancet” Some tuberculosis drugs may cause hair loss, but hair might regrow after treatment or changing the drugs.
6 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
6 citations,
March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
5 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia when combined with minoxidil.
4 citations,
March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.
4 citations,
December 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth, but more research needed on frontal hair loss and long-term effects.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Niacinamide does not promote hair growth.
2 citations,
July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.
2 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
2 citations,
August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
2 citations,
October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” The 2003 Australian Medicines Handbook was a clear, concise drug reference guide, updated with new topics and evidence, and considered essential for medical practice.
2 citations,
March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.
1 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.
1 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Drugs like PDEI may help hair disorders like AGA.
1 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document thanks readers and asks for contributions to improve hair loss treatment standards.
1 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book concludes that treating acne scars requires a variety of methods and patience, with no single best way to classify or treat them.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, was reported to cause psoriasis in a patient for the first time.
1 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatology residents need thorough training in dermatosurgery for better patient outcomes.
1 citations,
May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Extreme weight loss from crash dieting can cause significant hair loss.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.