42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
11 citations,
August 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Peripilar keratin casts are a helpful sign for diagnosing traction alopecia.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
November 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The document reports the first case of a rare skin condition in Colombia, the 19th case worldwide.
March 2023 in “JAAD international” Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology” CGF therapy may help hair regrowth and improve scars in DLE patients.
October 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
48 citations,
May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
21 citations,
November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” There is no cure for alopecia areata, but treatments like JAK inhibitors show promise.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
September 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
41 citations,
November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.
2 citations,
January 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A small forehead lesion led to the discovery of a significant brain arteriovenous malformation in a young girl.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
22 citations,
September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
4 citations,
September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
19 citations,
June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
6 citations,
May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
3 citations,
June 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Eight people with severe hair loss grew their hair back naturally.
2 citations,
November 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib can treat both psoriasis and alopecia universalis by normalizing inflammatory pathways.