December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains how to claim CME credit by diagnosing and treating hair loss conditions in two patient cases.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
32 citations,
January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
12 citations,
June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
October 2023 in “Journal of health sciences and medicine :” Patients on long-term hemodialysis often have skin problems related to their treatment.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
68 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
51 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
44 citations,
April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
36 citations,
January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
29 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
26 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
12 citations,
January 2008 in “Drugs” Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
2 citations,
March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Wiesbaden 30C effectively reduces hair fall and improves hair growth in young adults with Telogen Effluvium.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
May 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
101 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
57 citations,
June 2018 in “Nutrients” Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.
51 citations,
October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
9 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.
3 citations,
November 2016 in “Clinical Pediatrics” A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss from her medication, which improved with treatment but later returned.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Microneedling with triamcinolone helps hair regrowth in ophiasis alopecia areata.