December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hyaluronic acid injections can cause hair loss due to blocked blood vessels.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
40 citations,
August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
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.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth but has associated risks.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” Greasy hair spreads sebum twice as much as nongreasy hair over time.
January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
26 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
19 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
April 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
56 citations,
August 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
211 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
209 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
155 citations,
January 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
63 citations,
October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
39 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
33 citations,
June 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The conclusion is that measuring how drugs partition into artificial sebum is important for predicting their delivery into hair and sebaceous follicles, and it provides better information than traditional methods.
28 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.