54 citations,
January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
39 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
19 citations,
February 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.
17 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
13 citations,
February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
10 citations,
June 2015 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Hair loss can be caused by various factors, and treatments focus on restoring normal hair growth.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv” A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.
4 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
3 citations,
April 2010 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.
3 citations,
June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “PubMed” Low vitamin D levels might cause hair loss that can be treated with vitamin D supplements.
2 citations,
July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” Women with telogen effluvium should be tested first for vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
April 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A new treatment using hydroxychloroquine, hyaluronidase, and steroids may improve hair loss from dermal filler complications.
May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests using a topical Vitamin D treatment for hair loss rather than oral supplements and calls for more research.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two people lost hair unexpectedly after getting a common hair loss treatment with a drug called Dutasteride.
67 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
30 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
16 citations,
March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
5 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
13 citations,
July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.