97 citations,
September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
3 citations,
June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients temporarily lost hair after a certain bowel surgery, but it grew back without needing special treatment.
16 citations,
November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
26 citations,
August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and involves immune system disruptions.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
63 citations,
May 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.
September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
14 citations,
April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Neurology and Therapy” Hair thinning is a common but generally mild and reversible side effect of teriflunomide in multiple sclerosis patients.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
2 citations,
August 1995 in “Acta agriculturæ Scandinavica. Section A, Animal science” Adult male raccoon dogs shed their winter fur in spring and grow new fur for winter in autumn.
2 citations,
June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
18 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
42 citations,
December 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Cell Transplantation” Baby teeth stem cells can help grow hair in mice.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
37 citations,
February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.
12 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair syndrome occurs in dark-skinned children and often improves on its own.
23 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
2 citations,
June 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.
16 citations,
July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
4 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.
75 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
1 citations,
April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.