7 citations,
November 2006 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn with congenital syphilis had unusual hair loss possibly caused by the infection.
6 citations,
August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.
6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
4 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.
4 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
3 citations,
July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Careful planning and technique in upper facial rejuvenation can minimize risks like hair loss, nerve damage, and scarring.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
2 citations,
January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
1 citations,
March 2014 in “Senses and Sciences” A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “BMJ” A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
1 citations,
February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
December 2015 in “Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis” A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Research on hair disorders has advanced, with promising future progress in understanding and treating these conditions.
57 citations,
October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
53 citations,
November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
52 citations,
October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
43 citations,
December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
33 citations,
August 1973 in “American Heart Journal” Propranolol can cause reversible hair loss.
30 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
21 citations,
September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
17 citations,
December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
9 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new mild shampoo helped prevent hair loss in the subjects.