25 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but treatment should be tailored to the individual and more research is needed.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some treatments like pentoxifylline with topical corticosteroids might work for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to find the best one.
February 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
January 1998 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Finasteride increases hair count in men with hair loss, but the effect isn't permanent and hair loss returns if treatment stops.
31 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Cosmetic hair products are important for hiding hair loss and improving satisfaction when combined with medical treatments.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The products significantly promote hair growth and maintain hair bulb health.
51 citations,
October 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” The document does not conclude the effectiveness of the 800-nm pulsed-diode laser for treating scalp cellulitis.
33 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
2 citations,
February 2001 in “PubMed” In Switzerland, 43% of men experience hair loss, and many switch to Propecia for treatment.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
1 citations,
September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin injections can help treat common hair loss in men, but more research is needed to confirm this and understand how it works.
17 citations,
December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
40 citations,
July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
20 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
11 citations,
August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Calcium pantothenate therapy improved symptoms of discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
6 citations,
April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
26 citations,
March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Laser hair reduction can sometimes cause a rare skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
January 2025 in “BMC Nephrology” Most end-stage renal disease patients in Jordan have skin issues like dryness and itching.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Scalp tissue micrografts can effectively treat hair loss by increasing hair density and thickness.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
28 citations,
October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology” Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
1 citations,
July 2005 in “Drugs and the pharmaceutical sciences” Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
16 citations,
August 2017 in “Lupus” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus should be considered when acne treatments don't work.
20 citations,
January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.