32 citations,
November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
20 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
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.
16 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata involves persistent gene abnormalities and immune activity, even in regrown hair, suggesting a risk of relapse.
14 citations,
December 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman lost all her hair after mild COVID-19, but it started to regrow after treatment with a specific medication.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Early treatment and multidisciplinary care are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and preventing further hair loss.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.
159 citations,
December 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
66 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
64 citations,
July 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
26 citations,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
13 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Hydroxytyrosol from olive oil helps protect hair cells from damage and could prevent hair loss.
7 citations,
May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
6 citations,
August 2017 in “Physiological Research” Setipiprant may reduce inflammation by blocking an enzyme called aldose reductase.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” Malarone® caused pancreatitis and hair loss in a dog for the first time.
1 citations,
December 2017 in “Annals of Dermatological Research” Accurate early diagnosis of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.