Baricitinib may reactivate trichilemmal cysts in people with a history of these cysts.
November 2024 in “Psychology Health & Medicine” This study identified subgroups of people with alopecia areata with varying levels of quality of life impairment, influenced by feelings of flaw, coping styles, and social factors.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this case report from People's College of Medical Sciences, a 20-year-old man initially misdiagnosed with Addison's disease was ultimately found to have strongyloidiasis, with his symptoms and weight loss improving after antihelminthic treatment.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lasers might help regrow hair in people with hair loss due to genetics.
Ritlecitinib significantly regrows scalp hair in people with alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses hormonal treatment strategies for both binary and non-binary transgender people, highlighting the need for personalized approaches and the importance of future research on long-term outcomes.
Hair thickening procedures can help people with early hair loss when combined with proper scalp and hair care.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
January 2020 in “Skinmed” Zinc levels are not significantly different in people with hair loss conditions like Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the main reason people lose hair, and while some think it's normal, others find it abnormal and want treatment.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review reports that alopecia areata affects about 2% of people globally and is linked with psychiatric and medical comorbidities, highlighting its significant disease burden.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
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March 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” This cross-sectional survey study found that stigmatizing attitudes toward people with alopecia are present in various social and professional settings, with stigma levels varying by alopecia severity and perceptions of its medical nature.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
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April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
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May 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed a significant increase in telogen effluvium cases among people of color during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC, notably affecting Hispanic/Latinx individuals.
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February 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that t-flavanone may promote hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia by enhancing hair anchoring strength and upregulating desmoglein expression in hair follicles over 30 weeks.
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March 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in some people.
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair density and thickness in people with hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed a fourfold increase in striae rubrae among people under 20 during the COVID-19 outbreak, potentially linked to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior and weight gain.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” This study measured elemental content in anagen hair fibers of Caucasian people aged 10-69 and found average levels of sulfur, zinc, calcium, and chlorine, establishing a baseline for future research.
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January 2023 in “Cutis” This article highlights disparities in the prevalence of alopecia areata among people with skin of color and suggests this information could help dermatologic providers address challenges in treating this population.
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.