January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Cureus” A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
142 citations,
December 1991 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Dextran sulfate was found to be toxic and ineffective for treating HIV.
20 citations,
January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
9 citations,
January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
April 1940 in “Archives of dermatology” Diagnosing and treating skin conditions is challenging, especially when drug reactions mimic other diseases.
213 citations,
June 2017 in “Rheumatology” The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
1 citations,
January 2003 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair in the front part of the scalp is more likely to fall out than hair in the back in acute telogen effluvium.
13 citations,
November 1973 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss may be an early sign of serious illnesses like Hodgkin disease.
20 citations,
December 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
115 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
40 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
18 citations,
June 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
2 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 60-second timed hair count is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.
4 citations,
September 2015 in “Case Reports” A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” A new hair restoration technology was found to effectively increase hair thickness, density, and growth, while reducing hair loss and improving scalp health, with no side effects.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
30 citations,
December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
15 citations,
February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
27 citations,
June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
24 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
13 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Adipose tissue shows promise for hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm best practices and effectiveness.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.