April 2024 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Pilose antler extract helps hair grow in mice with a type of hair loss by speeding up the growth phase.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Effective hair regrowth after COVID-19 involves psychological support, good nutrition, and hair growth treatments.
March 2023 in “Human Pathology” Hair follicle counts and ratios are helpful in diagnosing hair loss types, but should be used with other specific features for accurate diagnosis.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to certain types of hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
2 citations,
September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Low levels of ferritin and vitamin B12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
September 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Two girls experienced temporary hair loss after getting the HPV vaccine, which may be related to the vaccine.
29 citations,
July 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” The conclusion is that the variation in hair thinness in patients is mostly due to the amount of underdeveloped hairs, and treatments that thicken fine hairs might work for those with mild to severe conditions.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
July 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women experienced temporary hair loss and other side effects from imiquimod treatment for cervical issues, which stopped after ending the treatment.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
35 citations,
September 2017 in “PubMed” The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.
August 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Telogen effluvium is a common, distressing condition causing excessive hair shedding and has significant psychological effects on patients.
6 citations,
April 1996 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp disorder visits at a medical center increased over the past decade.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teledermatology could improve skin care access, but its success depends on technology, quality strategies, and payment policies; also, vitamin B12 might help treat a specific hair loss condition.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Internal Medicine Journal” After severe COVID-19, 71% of patients experienced excessive hair shedding and thinning within 3 months due to factors like low oxygen levels, medication, stress, and autoimmune disease.
May 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss due to stress, treatment drugs, psychological impact, and pandemic-related stress.
Different types of hair loss can be caused by hormones, stress, autoimmune disorders, illness, or nutritional deficiencies, and can be treated with medication, nutritional supplements, or hair transplantation.
July 2022 in “Conjeturas” Androgens play a key role in causing alopecia by changing the hair growth cycle.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Cureus” Over half of the participants in a Saudi Arabian survey experienced hair loss after COVID-19, affecting women and younger people more, with a small percentage feeling a severe impact on their lives.
28 citations,
September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
April 1998 in “Journal of women's health” Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
109 citations,
December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
3 citations,
December 1997 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.