November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
[object Object] June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” More than half of the young women checked had PCOS, which was linked to inactive lifestyles and poor diets.
32 citations,
April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
4 citations,
November 2023 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” The guideline refines PCOS diagnosis, promotes a healthy lifestyle, reviews treatments, and stresses long-term follow-up.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “Vaccines” Some people experienced hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination, but it's very rare and vaccines' benefits are greater than this risk.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports” Biologic therapies can cause various adverse events, but allergy/immunology clinicians can manage them.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “Clinical & experimental allergy/Clinical and experimental allergy” Referral rates for anaphylaxis patients improved significantly after implementing guidelines.
2 citations,
May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” HIV medication ritonavir can increase the effects of nasal sprays like fluticasone, causing Cushing's syndrome.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat aging-related diseases better than current methods.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Using a diode laser for hair removal without eye protection can cause serious eye injuries.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a challenging hair loss condition with no known cause or definitive treatment.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Many people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, those treated with antivirals, and those with a history of hair shedding.
October 2023 in “Journal of Gandhara medical and dental sciences” Quarantine increased hair fall, especially in young women, with no direct link to short sun exposure.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Most UK survey participants had negative side effects from botulinum toxin injections, with many not fully recovering physically, emotionally, or financially.
July 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” Ayurveda can help treat premature hair graying with lifestyle changes and herbal remedies.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life, especially in younger, less educated, single, and rural individuals.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Digital health platforms improve treatment for male pattern hair loss.
54 citations,
September 2012 in “Acta ophthalmologica” Cancer treatments can cause various eye problems, so eye doctors should know how to diagnose and treat these early.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “International journal of laboratory hematology” An 84-year-old man developed severe anemia after his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, improved with treatment, and was advised against a second dose.
22 citations,
May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.