January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing rare hair loss disorders.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
24 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
76 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
10 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
December 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
4 citations,
October 2016 Herbs like aloe vera and amla are effective and safe for treating hair loss.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The conclusion is that three signs can help diagnose hair loss after it happens, potentially avoiding more invasive tests.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
4 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
31 citations,
March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.
5 citations,
December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
73 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
39 citations,
September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.
June 2020 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
53 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
20 citations,
July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review” The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.