3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Two trichoscopic patterns found in hair loss: diffuse fibrotic and androgenetic alopecia, affecting treatment choice and regrowth chances.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
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.
Many patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus experience hair loss and nail problems, which are important for diagnosis and treatment.
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
75 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
19 citations,
August 1993 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
5 citations,
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
205 citations,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
100 citations,
September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
42 citations,
March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
6 citations,
November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.
29 citations,
April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
34 citations,
November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
34 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
6 citations,
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
Scalp melanoma is often diagnosed late in people with hair loss, leading to worse outcomes.
76 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
44 citations,
November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care” Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
35 citations,
January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
22 citations,
June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.