21 citations,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
6 citations,
February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” Using a method of stretching skin multiple times can help cover large bald spots on the scalp, but it takes a long time and isn't good for kids.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” The method is effective for evaluating hair loss treatments quickly and affordably.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 232 citations,
January 2002 in “Mechanisms of development” Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
6 citations,
December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Cureus” PRP therapy with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than PRP alone.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” The food supplement improved hair growth and strength in people with a certain type of hair loss and had no major side effects.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The marine protein complex, Viviscal®, was found to effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair, skin, and nails quality in women.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
19 citations,
January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenic alopecia (AA) in Indian women is rarely reported, with varying severity and patterns, and hair pull tests and trichograms help understand it better.
5 citations,
January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.