46 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
24 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair and scalp disorders significantly affect self-esteem, and using cosmetic products like conditioners and styling aids can improve hair health and appearance.
8 citations,
February 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
7 citations,
December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
19 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
304 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
88 citations,
June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
92 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
18 citations,
April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
16 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
10 citations,
January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
37 citations,
January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
13 citations,
July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Tetrahydroxystilbene Glucoside may help prevent hair loss by blocking certain pathways that lead to cell death.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
147 citations,
April 1994 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
14 citations,
August 2009 in “Cancer epidemiology” AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
134 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
47 citations,
August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.