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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
December 2024 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Plant-based treatments can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
January 2023 in “International journal of sciences” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helped significantly in hair recovery for a hair loss condition after infection.
Serum ferritin levels do not cause hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “Australian veterinary journal” Two Australian Poll Hereford calves had severe anaemia, abnormal red blood cells, and skin issues.
4 citations,
February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
72 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
April 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can make it harder to correctly diagnose hair loss because they can cause the oil glands in the skin to shrink.
520 citations,
January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
55 citations,
December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two enzyme defects in biotin metabolism cause severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” Unhealthy lifestyle and diet may increase the risk of early hair loss in young men.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
22 citations,
January 1985 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
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December 2016 in “PubMed” People with a common type of hair loss have higher stress levels in their body, and treatments that reduce this stress could help.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
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February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.