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.
94 citations,
August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
54 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
36 citations,
November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
26 citations,
January 1992 in “Cancer investigation” N-acetylcysteine and ImuVert can prevent hair loss in rats caused by chemotherapy.
8 citations,
April 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Giant cells found in some male pattern baldness cases may help diagnose it and suggest hair is mistakenly seen as foreign by the body.
6 citations,
February 2003 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Topical corticosteroid was not more effective than placebo for children's alopecia areata, and atopy did not change treatment results.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Daru” A woman had severe reactions to methotrexate, including skin issues and organ problems, but improved after 38 days in the hospital.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Oral vitamin D treatment can help some children with alopecia areata who have vitamin D deficiency.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
Topical corticosteroid treatment showed no significant difference from placebo in treating alopecia areata in children.
59 citations,
August 2018 in “The oncologist” Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” People with hypothyroidism and hair loss often have more hair and scalp issues than those without thyroid problems.
22 citations,
May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
18 citations,
October 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” Five Weimaraners had a milder form of color dilution alopecia causing hair loss and skin issues.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A 4-year-old boy with a rare type of rickets and hair loss improved in bone health but not hair growth after vitamin D and calcium treatment.
10 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.
86 citations,
October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
30 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
20 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
10 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” Most people with hypothyroidism have skin problems like dry skin and hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
172 citations,
November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.