8 citations,
January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Tofacitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
18 citations,
March 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help with various hair loss types, but more research is needed to find the best use method.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
15 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.
179 citations,
December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
86 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Eyebrow hair transplants in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may look good at first but often lose the new hair after a few years.
53 citations,
June 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
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.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
22 citations,
October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.