47 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair loss in balding individuals is linked to changes in specific hair growth-related genes.
35 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Food & Nutrition Research” Rice bran mineral extract may help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Stress can cause hair loss by affecting nerve-related hair growth, and noradrenaline might help prevent this.
4 citations,
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1 citations,
July 2012 in “EFSA journal” KF2BL20 does not have proven benefits for maintaining normal hair.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “EFSA Journal” The combination of certain vitamins and pumpkin seed oil has not been proven to maintain normal hair.
March 2012 in “EFSA Journal” Iron intake has not been proven to maintain normal hair growth.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
688 citations,
June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
88 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many Hijabi women worry about hair loss, but fewer actually experience it.
August 2023 in “Tzu Chi Medical Journal” Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
33 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
9 citations,
April 2005 in “PubMed” Older female squirrel monkeys often experience a type of hair loss similar to chronic telogen effluvium in humans.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
2 citations,
August 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Female pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, and treatment does not improve it within two months.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
September 2023 in “Medicine” The research suggests immune system changes and specific gene expression may contribute to male hair loss, proposing potential new treatments.
People with hair loss often experience lower quality of life, depression, and self-esteem issues.
53 citations,
October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
29 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” GSK-36 downregulation with UTMD improves plaque stability in atherosclerosis treatment.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with hair loss should be checked for PCOS, as it's often related and early diagnosis can help with treatment.
November 2024 in “Circulation” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.