January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Intermittent isotretinoin can cause various skin, hair, and nail changes.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The grand round helps improve diagnoses and suggests new treatments for hair disorders.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The review helps improve diagnosis and treatment of challenging hair disorders.
June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cancer treatment drugs can cause permanent hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells, but a specific inhibitor might reverse this effect.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Tacrolimus solution is effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking EGFR can lead to hair loss due to inflammation and stem cell damage.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
January 2018 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful, low-cost method for diagnosing various types of hair loss disorders known as Cicatricial Alopecia.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, mainly affects the left side of the scalp, and has no effective treatment except surgery.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” Bortezomib chemotherapy can cause temporary skin rashes.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplantation techniques have improved, making the process safer and more effective with less visible scarring.
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May 1999 in “Allergy” The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.