July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, but specialists can help treat it.
November 2023 in “Cureus” Most people in Jazan know about vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin's link to hair loss but don't practice enough preventive measures.
7 citations,
December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
6 citations,
October 2012 in “BMJ” The woman's hair loss was mainly due to stress and low iron levels, and her hair grew back after treatment.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
3 citations,
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” The book provides comprehensive treatment strategies for female hair loss.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (Print)” Zinc levels are not directly linked to pattern hair loss.
Different types of hair loss can be caused by hormones, stress, autoimmune disorders, illness, or nutritional deficiencies, and can be treated with medication, nutritional supplements, or hair transplantation.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
Mesotherapy is more effective and preferred for female hair loss than topical minoxidil.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
23 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
Problems with arginine processing in hair follicles might contribute to common hair loss, and arginine supplements could help treat it.
September 2023 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Some alternative supplements might help with hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some nutritional supplements may help thicken hair in people with hair loss, but taking too much can cause side effects.
63 citations,
March 2000 in “Annals of clinical psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but it usually grows back after adjusting the medication.
11 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Nutrients can help improve hair growth and thickness caused by pollution.
November 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking specific vitamins and minerals did not significantly improve hair growth in people with hair loss.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
239 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
1 citations,
March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.