April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
532 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
116 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
68 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
61 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
40 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
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.
15 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “American journal of transplantation” Some patients developed hair loss after islet cell transplant possibly due to their immune-suppressing medications.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.
June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” Ayurvedic treatments like bloodletting, herbal packs, and medicated liquid flow over the head are a safe and effective alternative for hair loss.
May 2020 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” Ayurveda treats hair problems like hair loss and dandruff by balancing body elements and using natural remedies like Indian Gooseberry and false Daisy.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
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.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” iNOS contributes to hair loss in obese diabetic mice and blocking it may encourage hair growth.
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
8 citations,
September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.