research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
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research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research Development of Alopecia Areata Universalis in a Patient Receiving Adalimumab
Adalimumab may cause severe hair loss in some patients.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research Hair Fall Count in 60 Seconds: Clinic-Based Modified Count Versus Home-Based Count
The clinic-based hair fall count method is accurate and reliable.
research The Etiological Role of Thyroid Dysfunction and Vitamin Deficiency in Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Thyroid dysfunction, vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss condition Telogen Effluvium.
research Alopecia Areata After Denosumab Treatment for Osteoporosis
Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
research Shedding Low Yield Testing for Telogen Effluvium: A Cross-Sectional Study of Laboratory Results from Newly Diagnosed Patients
Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
research Efficacy Assessment for Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Real-World Study on 1383 Patients
Low-level laser therapy is about 80% effective in treating hair loss, with best results in males, those who use it for over a year, and those with scalp conditions like dandruff and rash.
research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low serum ferritin levels are not closely linked to telogen effluvium in women.
research Successful Hair Transplantation of Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata of the Scalp
Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
research Hypothyroidism and Eyelash Loss in a 77-Year-Old Woman
Eyelash loss can be a sign of thyroid problems.
research Hair Regrowth in a Male Patient with Extensive Androgenetic Alopecia on Estrogen Therapy
Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in Two Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, Dowling-Meara Type
Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
research Effects of Exposure Time to Sun on Hair Fall During Lockdown in Covid Pandemic
Quarantine increased hair fall, especially in young women, with no direct link to short sun exposure.
research Evaluation of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Patients with Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Retrospective Analysis of 291 Cases
People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
research Telogen Effluvium in Daily Practice: Patient Characteristics, Laboratory Parameters, and Treatment Modalities of 3028 Patients
Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Follow-Up of a Brazilian Group
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
research Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens Et Suffodiens Treatment With Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors and Baricitinib: A Case Report and Literature Review
A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
research Association Between Non-Scarring Alopecia and Hypothyroidism: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
The study found that alopecia areata and hypothyroidism increase the risk of each other, but androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism do not.
research Inheritance-Specific Dysregulation of Th1 and Th17-Associated Cytokines in Alopecia Areata
Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
research Role of Nutritional Supplements in Selected Dermatological Disorders: A Review
Some diets and supplements might help with skin disorders, but their effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
research Diseases on Hair Follicles Leading to Hair Loss Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
research Dermoscopic Approach to Nonscarring Alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
research Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Diseases of the Hair
Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
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.
research Pathogenesis and Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
research Hair Loss
Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.