September 2023 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma therapy works better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment in the tested group.
3 citations,
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
Acupuncture and herbal treatments effectively reduced hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.
June 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Topical tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Berkala ilmu kedokteran/Journal of the medical sciences” A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
36 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
60 citations,
October 2009 in “PubMed” Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
May 2021 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” PRP is a simple, effective, and safe treatment for hair loss.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” The phyto-caffeine shampoo reduced hair loss and improved hair strength in women with hair thinning.
The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
23 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
January 2012 in “Guangdong Medical Journal” Family history affects onset and severity of androgenic alopecia, but treatment success depends more on therapy duration.
86 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.
Loose anagen syndrome causes easy hair shedding in children, often resolving on its own.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
56 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Stress can cause temporary hair loss, which usually gets better after the stress is gone.
46 citations,
October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
January 2016 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” The document says how to diagnose and treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but there's no cure and treatments vary.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
October 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Combining 5% minoxidil with PRP is better than PRP alone for treating male hair loss.
March 2018 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” The Ayurvedic Keshya gel significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair quality.