July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” COVID-19-related hair loss may have unique features compared to hair loss from other causes.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Many patients with hair loss had low iron and vitamin D levels, but thyroid issues were not common.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
29 citations,
October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
21 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
17 citations,
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
130 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
108 citations,
January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
60 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
53 citations,
April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
8 citations,
October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
21 citations,
June 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.
19 citations,
October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
17 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A vibrating anesthetic device significantly reduces pain during mesotherapy for hair loss without complications.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Compounds from the Sansevieria trifasciata plant might be effective for treating hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.
9 citations,
February 2005 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Improved technique for facial surgery hides scars and maintains hairline.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Both PRP and L-GF treatments improved hair transplant results, with L-GF being slightly better, but the difference was not significant.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Beta-caryophyllene, found in essential oils, helps wounds heal better in multiple ways.
321 citations,
January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” TGF-β2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells by counteracting BMP signals.
16 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair structure and growth is key for diagnosing hair diseases accurately.