October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for atrophic acne scars.
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
Low-level light therapy, possibly combined with other treatments, may become a leading hair loss treatment, while hirsutism often worsens with age and lacks preventive options.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
218 citations,
January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
145 citations,
November 2018 in “Nature Communications” The Sonic hedgehog pathway is crucial for new hair growth during mouse skin healing.
86 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
68 citations,
September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
61 citations,
December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
59 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
54 citations,
January 2016 in “Cell reports” Activating β-catenin in different skin stem cells causes various types of hair growth and skin tumors.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
51 citations,
September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
31 citations,
September 2013 in “Stem Cells” Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
24 citations,
July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
23 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
20 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
19 citations,
June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
19 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Propionibacterium acnes might be linked to hair casts and possibly alopecia.