55 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
8 citations,
February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
30 citations,
November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
13 citations,
May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
January 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” Microencapsulated human hair cells can successfully grow new hair follicles in mice.
9 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Latanoprost therapy potentially caused a woman's white hair to darken again.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
95 citations,
December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
53 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
September 2023 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Menopause causes skin and hair to become drier and thinner, but hormone therapy can improve these conditions.
581 citations,
October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
165 citations,
December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
51 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.
27 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
13 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Surgeons need to understand natural hair patterns for better hair restoration results.
5 citations,
July 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” Prostaglandins may protect hair follicles during chemotherapy.
5 citations,
September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
4 citations,
March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
January 2021 in “Skinmed” Platelet-Rich Plasma injections can effectively reduce hair thinning and loss, especially in women.
103 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
26 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
12 citations,
June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.