13 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
12 citations,
June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
March 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose isotretinoin is as effective as conventional doses for acne and has fewer side effects.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow thinning.
5 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a major concern, but various treatments show promise in preventing and reversing it.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
April 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ixekizumab successfully treated a rare hair loss condition, leading to complete hair regrowth.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
10 citations,
September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
August 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” Non-scarring alopecia in females affects emotional well-being and requires accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Western India is common and often linked to metabolic syndrome.
39 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Stem cell therapy may help treat tough hair loss cases.
19 citations,
May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
234 citations,
December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
42 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss in males involves inflammation, collagen buildup, and follicle damage, with severity increasing with age and baldness duration.
17 citations,
December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.