30 citations,
January 2023 in “EFSA journal” Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
19 citations,
November 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.
16 citations,
November 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
14 citations,
September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The hair serum significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair fall without causing any skin issues.
11 citations,
February 2021 in “Biomedicines” Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Medicinal herbs might treat hair loss by affecting genes and pathways related to lipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
7 citations,
May 2021 in “Seizure” Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document suggests recognizing "trichiatrists" as doctors specializing in hair and scalp health, using evidence-based treatments.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injecting hyaluronidase into the artery is effective for treating skin death and hair loss caused by hyaluronic acid fillers.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has potential benefits in plastic surgery, especially for skin grafts, wound healing, hair loss, mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ disorders, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
3 citations,
December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics” Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with severe hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after adding platelet-rich plasma injections to her treatment with tofacitinib.
1 citations,
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fractional laser therapy is a promising, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
June 2024 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Natural products might be safe, effective, and affordable treatments for hair loss.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Hair loss in Saudi Arabia causes a low psychosocial impact, with less effect on those without a family history of hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” New treatments like low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and micro needling show positive results for hair regrowth in people with genetic hair loss.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” CXCL12 protein slows down hair growth through its receptor CXCR4. Blocking this can potentially increase hair growth.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
December 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Imbalance in scalp bacteria can affect hair and scalp health, potentially leading to conditions like hair loss, psoriasis, and dandruff.
May 2021 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” Low dose methotrexate does not increase hair fall and may reduce it.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.