There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
46 citations,
September 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
6 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Many patients with various medical conditions experience anxiety, which worsens their quality of life and raises healthcare costs.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Nutrients” Drinking lots of sugary drinks may increase the risk of hair loss in young men.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology” Kids with skin problems are more likely to have mental health issues.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Fractional CO2 laser with topical triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than intralesional triamcinolone.
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September 2022 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences” Long COVID affects over half of COVID-19 survivors, causing a range of symptoms like fatigue and neurological issues, with no specific treatment yet.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” Ayurvedic treatment significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair quality in a 30-year-old male.
22 citations,
May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Doctors in the Middle East need better treatments and more knowledge about new therapies for hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.
204 citations,
May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
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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.
4 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice” European guideline best for treating hair loss; involve stakeholders and patients for improvement.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
50 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology” Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.
13 citations,
January 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Juvéderm Ultra Plus is safe and effective for treating severe nasolabial folds in Chinese subjects.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz” Older adults still engage in sexual activities but face challenges like health issues and lack of professional support, highlighting the need for better healthcare provider education and research on sexual fulfillment in old age.
3 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health” About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Curēus” PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.
Premature graying of hair is linked to vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, thyroid issues, iron imbalance, stress, and lifestyle habits, and affects quality of life.
36 citations,
September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.