95 citations,
November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
22 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinical lymphoma myeloma & leukemia/Clinical lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia” Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Sunscreen spray on the scalp may be linked to a type of scarring hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
14 citations,
March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
33 citations,
August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP injections can effectively treat alopecia areata.
1 citations,
March 2012 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Most lupus patients in the study experienced hair loss, which greatly affected their mental and social well-being.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
2 citations,
July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
37 citations,
May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
58 citations,
June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
1 citations,
March 2010 in “Internal medicine journal” A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
May 2022 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” Alopecia areata is complex, often recurring, and needs personalized treatment, especially with other health issues.
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Mogamulizumab, a skin cancer drug, may cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
54 citations,
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
8 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Red dots on the upper chest may be an early sign of certain types of hair loss.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing rare hair loss disorders.
January 2019 in “Clinical neuropharmacology” A girl's hair-pulling condition improved greatly after she started vitamin D treatment.
1 citations,
May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
35 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.