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June 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but treatment should be tailored to the individual and more research is needed.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There is an urgent need for better treatments for hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
216 citations,
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Prostaglandin D₂ might be targeted for new male pattern baldness treatments.
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March 2012 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” An 81-year-old man's white hair began to regain its original color while he was treated with lenalidomide, suggesting that graying hair might be reversible.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
22 citations,
February 2002 in “Clinics in Geriatric Medicine” Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rosemary oil may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels didn't relate to many aspects of the condition.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
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August 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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December 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Higher CRBP1 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone injections can effectively stop frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
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June 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.