15 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study concluded that neonatal occipital alopecia is common, not caused by physical friction, and usually resolves on its own without treatment.
14 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
13 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
10 citations,
July 2007 in “PubMed” Chemotherapy causes hair loss in cancer patients by affecting both growing and resting hair.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some hair loss drugs can cause a unique type of hair loss that resembles both psoriasis and alopecia.
9 citations,
December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
9 citations,
November 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer and Labrador dogs' hair growth is affected by the tropical climate, but Schnauzers' is not.
9 citations,
November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
6 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
5 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
3 citations,
May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.
2 citations,
July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
2 citations,
June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
1 citations,
December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
1 citations,
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth and helps choose patients for hair restoration surgery.
1 citations,
March 1995 in “JAMA” The woman's hair loss is likely stress-related and should improve without treatment.
September 2024 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Radiation from a medical procedure caused temporary hair loss, but hair regrew with treatment.
August 2024 in “Nutrients” Probiotics help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Copper deficiency is linked to post-COVID-19 hair loss in women.
January 2023 in “Voennaâ medicina” Hair loss in women can improve with iron and vitamin supplements if caused by iron deficiency.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
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.