14 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of inflammation research” Baricitinib shows promise as a new treatment for certain skin conditions like alopecia areata.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
November 2012 in “South African Family Practice” The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
4 citations,
July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
August 2023 in “Indian journal of pediatrics/Indian Journal of Pediatrics” Topical treatments helped a child with Down syndrome and severe hair loss regrow most of his hair.
15 citations,
August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tofacitinib regrew hair in a man with total hair loss but raised cytokine levels, needing more research on possible side effects.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
80 citations,
September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
4 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
4 citations,
October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Cutis” Telemedicine is effective for diagnosing hair loss, especially in people with darker skin, during the pandemic.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman lost all her hair after mild COVID-19, but it started to regrow after treatment with a specific medication.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy has a rare, harmless hair loss on his chin with no need for treatment.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.
37 citations,
May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
17 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
16 citations,
March 2016 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient lost all their hair while on rheumatoid arthritis medication.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
December 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.