19 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
30 citations,
March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
14 citations,
June 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
56 citations,
January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Higher levels of CCL7 are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
76 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
40 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method, hair distribution width (HDW), improves accuracy in diagnosing androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
13 citations,
April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
25 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
77 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Curēus” A child had a rare case of scarring hair loss with skin disease, which is hard to treat and stressful.
67 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 3 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” In Spain, dermatologists most commonly prescribe topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for male hair loss, and topical minoxidil and oral contraceptives for female hair loss. The use of oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil has significantly increased over the past three years.
67 citations,
April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
6 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.