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.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Using travoprost for glaucoma may cause extra hair growth and darker skin around the eyes, but these effects can reverse after stopping the drug.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
February 2014 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
October 2013 in “European Orthopaedics and Traumatology” A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
March 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” A man's fertility improved after he stopped taking finasteride but worsened again when he restarted the medication.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
November 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Cellulite may be linked to low adiponectin, isotretinoin with UVB can treat psoriasis effectively, permanent alopecia post-chemotherapy resembles a unique hair loss, deodorants may cause fragrance allergies, desmoplastic melanoma is becoming more common, and intensive UVB treatment can give long-term psoriasis remission.
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
Hair loss can happen after severe H1N1 flu but usually grows back in 4 months.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman developed thick gums from everolimus treatment after a kidney transplant.
Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
January 1999 in “Current Problems in Pediatrics” Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
April 1998 in “Journal of women's health” Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
April 2023 in “Andrologia” American men are older, more obese, and have longer infertility than Canadian men.
January 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Clove oil and grape seed extract increase finasteride skin absorption, while urea decreases it.
January 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Man experienced lasting sexual issues and stress from finasteride, accused doctor of malpractice.
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” New methods can diagnose hair loss by examining the scalp and can treat it with a mix of oral and topical medications, along with cosmetic procedures like hair transplants.
June 2007 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.
August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.