25 citations
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November 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” In this study, oral administration of Crataegus pinnatifida extract was associated with hair growth promotion in mice by inducing anagen phase and enhancing cell signaling related to hair follicle development.
19 citations
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May 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that mice lacking the type 3 IP(3) receptor in their hair follicles experienced repetitive hair loss and regrowth, indicating disrupted hair-cycle regulation potentially linked to specific signaling pathways.
15 citations
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review discusses various treatments for hirsutism, including cosmetic techniques, anti-androgens like spironolactone, and new drugs such as finasteride and flutamide, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that using autologous micrografts from scalp tissues significantly improved hair thickness and density in patients experiencing telogen effluvium following COVID-19, with notable improvements observed over a 6-month follow-up period.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that basal cell carcinoma cells differentiate along hair follicle lineages and may be influenced by hair follicle cycle modulators for potential therapeutic targeting.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique” This case study observed a massive lithium overdose in a 38-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, who survived despite extremely high lithium concentrations through continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration.
2 citations
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April 2002 in “Animal Science/Animal science” This study found that melatonin administration effectively shortened the fur maturation period and altered hair follicle cycling in chinchillas.
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March 1982 in “American pharmacy” The Beverly Hills Diet is unhealthy and can cause serious health issues; pharmacists should advise against it and asthmatics should avoid nonprescription antihistamines.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights novel drug delivery systems for alopecia that enhance localization in the pilosebaceous unit, reduce systemic exposure, and support sustained drug release, with a focus on optimized follicular carriers ranging from 100-300 nm for improved drug residence compared to conventional methods.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review explores the potential connection between GA and various types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further research.
January 2026 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found high levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in dermatology patients one year after the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Türkiye, with specific skin conditions like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata being more prevalent among those with psychological distress.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers linked SARS-CoV-2 infection to telogen effluvium in some COVID-19 patients by observing the accumulation of viral proteins in hair follicle cells, which may trigger stress responses and cell death, suggesting hair follicles as a potential target in COVID-19.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This theoretical review analyzes how stress affects hair loss through hormonal and neural pathways, indicating that knowledgeable hairdressers could help in early detection and guide clients toward medical interventions, highlighting a potential collaboration between aesthetic care and medical treatment for stress-induced alopecia.
Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
March 2024 in “Homoeopathic links” This study reports that acute telogen effluvium, characterized by sudden hair loss occurring 2 to 3 months after a physical stressor, is not widely caused by daily life stress, with spontaneous regrowth usually happening within 3 to 6 months unless the trigger recurs.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this mouse study, researchers found that nanoparticles loaded with umbilical cord-derived stem cell membranes and minoxidil enhanced hair growth by improving drug solubility and transdermal delivery, increasing VEGF, IGF-1, MKI67, and CTNNB protein levels in skin tissue compared to regular minoxidil.
This review covers medication-induced telogen effluvium with a focus on systemic retinoids, antifungal agents, and psychotropic medications, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This case report describes a 39-year-old hypertensive and obese patient experiencing telogen effluvium potentially linked to a previous moderate COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the need for awareness of late symptoms associated with the disease.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a unique occurrence of alopecia totalis resulting in pigmented hair growth over superficial scalp veins in an adult female using augmented betamethasone dipropionate ointment.
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.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses potential mechanisms and treatments for trichodynia, noting a lack of strong literature support and reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight several hypotheses and available treatment options.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Athletic Therapy and training” A female runner's hair loss was caused by stress from surgery and recovery, but her hair returned to normal in 5 months.
January 2013 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study outlines a hair regrowth treatment targeting hair follicle stem cells, 5-alpha reductase pathway, and microinflammation using PDGF and VEGF, but reports no clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “Pediatrics” This case report describes an 11-year-old girl who experienced hot flashes and menarche after taking a Serenoa repens supplement for telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible but uncertain link between the supplement and hormonal changes.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review explores the molecular controls of hair follicle cycling and highlights the challenge of developing effective treatments for common hair disorders without providing new clinical results.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that capillarectasia, or dilation of scalp capillaries, may help distinguish COVID-19-associated telogen effluvium from classic acute telogen effluvium.
67 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic approaches for women with diffuse, nonscarring hair loss and reports no new clinical results.