June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sun exposure and corticosteroid use are linked to a skin condition, aseptic necrosis can happen with different wart treatments, and hair loss might be caused by hormone injections and dieting.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplantation significantly improves quality of life and self-esteem in men with hair loss.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
195 citations,
May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
178 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
114 citations,
March 2010 in “Zebrafish” PROTO1 and PROTO2 protect against hearing damage.
107 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.
101 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
65 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
60 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
38 citations,
February 2019 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
34 citations,
February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
33 citations,
November 2012 in “JAMA Dermatology” Most women with weird scalp feelings had neck spine problems, and some got better with gabapentin treatment.
30 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
23 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair loss patients' quality of life.
21 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
21 citations,
November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
15 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
13 citations,
December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss patterns, affecting hair, nails, and possibly glands, with treatment outcomes depending on disease duration and extent.
13 citations,
February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
11 citations,
January 1961 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroid injections helped eyebrow hair regrow in men with alopecia areata.