April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is generally safe and effective for hair loss, acne scars, skin discoloration, and facial rejuvenation, but deeper injections are better and multiple treatments can increase risk of side effects.
8 citations,
August 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus causes scarring, hair loss, and skin discoloration, especially on sun-exposed areas.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced sexual dysfunction, depression, breast growth, and skin discoloration after taking finasteride for hair loss.
303 citations,
August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Melanocytes are destroyed by factors needed for melanin production, causing vitiligo and gray hair.
129 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
67 citations,
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
48 citations,
July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
39 citations,
April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
14 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
14 citations,
March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
5 citations,
May 2008 in “Nature Precedings” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.
December 2022 in “Gastroenterology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly with immunosuppressive therapy.
3 citations,
May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
36 citations,
January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
1 citations,
June 2019 in “Gut” A 75-year-old man lost weight, hair, and nails due to severe stomach and intestine inflammation.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Nanofat grafting improves scars, rejuvenates skin, and may help hair growth safely, but more research is needed.
35 citations,
January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
22 citations,
December 1992 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.
22 citations,
June 1977 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Certain skin conditions are more common in black people due to hair and skin differences.
6 citations,
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Trichoscopy is not specific for diagnosing telogen effluvium and both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia often occur together.
2 citations,
August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
February 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Home-based laser devices are effective for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and stimulating hair growth, but more research is needed on their safety and long-term effects.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
Dermoscopic features can help distinguish female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls.
2 citations,
October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.