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Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.

This study found that cow placenta extract increased hair follicle size and hair length in mice but was less effective than minoxidil, suggesting potential with further refinement.

This study observed that while dermoscopic features in alopecia areata for dark-skinned individuals align with existing literature, yellow dots appear more frequently and could help in grading disease severity.

This study concluded that TrichoScan is error-prone in its current form and overestimates certain hair growth parameters, with results not aligning with clinical severity of alopecia.

This report on two Indian male siblings with monilethrix highlights trichoscopy's role in diagnosing this condition, which can be complicated by early-onset androgenetic alopecia.

This study found that autistic children had significantly lower iron levels and higher selenium levels in their hair compared to healthy peers, with variations observed between autistic boys and girls.

This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower Vitamin D levels compared to controls, with a negative correlation between Vitamin D levels and disease severity.

In this study, premature hair graying in Indian patients under 25 was associated with low levels of serum ferritin, Vitamin B12, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

This study identified polycystic ovarian syndrome as the most common cause of hirsutism among patients and found a positive correlation between hirsutism severity and free testosterone levels.

In this study, among various treatments for localized alopecia areata, intralesional and topical steroids were found to be the most effective with no significant side effects.

This consensus paper reviews expert opinions on treating telogen effluvium but reports no new clinical findings.

In this study, researchers observed that 90% of patients with PCOS had cutaneous manifestations, with acne most common, and found associations between these skin conditions and high insulin or testosterone levels.

This case series suggests that Propionibacterium acnes colonization may contribute to the development of hair casts and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, as patients' symptoms improved with antibiotics targeting the bacteria.

This case study reports a rare occurrence of a large trichobezoar in a 3-year-old male, who presented with a thread protruding from his mouth without any signs of hair loss.

In this study, common skin manifestations in hypothyroidism patients included dry, coarse skin, pigmentary disorders, and telogen effluvium.

This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) showed improved hair growth in males with Type VI and Type VII alopecia, which are typically difficult to treat.

This case report describes a 9-year-old girl with pseudonits and highlights frequent challenges in correctly diagnosing this condition.

This article discusses various issues and controversies in hair transplantation, including ethical considerations, the debate between follicular unit transplantation and excision, the concept of a safe donor area, the use of platelet-rich plasma, and the minimum qualifications needed for practitioners.

This case report suggests that frontal fibrosing alopecia with nail involvement may be associated with lichen planus and improved with oral dutasteride due to an inflammatory reaction related to androgenetic alopecia.

This case report highlights the occurrence of radiation-induced alopecia in a patient undergoing radiotherapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma, emphasizing awareness of this potential side effect.

This study observed that individuals with premature hair graying had lower levels of certain serum nutrients and lifestyle factors like stress and smoking may contribute; hair oiling appeared protective.

This study found that 73.9% of patients with cicatricial alopecia reported moderate to severe psychosocial impacts, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological aspects in treatment.

This article discusses the principles and considerations of clinical photography for hair disorders in dermatology, reporting no new clinical findings.

This study found that female students experiencing diffuse hair fall had significantly lower Vitamin D3 levels compared to healthy controls.

This study observed that direct hair transplantation, as a modification of follicular unit extraction, was effective in improving baldness in the majority of treated male patients.

This study found that the HairCheck® device, demonstrating high correlation between its Hair Mass Index and hair characteristics such as strand number and diameter, may be an effective tool for assessing hair mass changes in alopecia patients.

This case report describes dermoscopic features of pemphigus vulgaris on the scalp, highlighting that hair casts may suggest treatment adjustment for improved disease control.

This report describes a classic case of bubble hair, an acquired hair shaft abnormality, in a 22-year-old woman after using a hot iron on wet hair.

Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.

This review discusses physician-patient dynamics in managing hair loss and highlights the emotional impacts, emphasizing the need for effective communication and patient education, but it reports no new clinical findings.