2 citations,
August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “AIDS” Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
1 citations,
January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
October 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” Thiocyanate helps hair growth and can be supplemented in diet or applied topically.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
239 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
130 citations,
January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
95 citations,
February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
40 citations,
August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
18 citations,
July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal” A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Ginsenoside Re from ginseng may help hair grow by blocking a specific growth-inhibiting pathway.
13 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oxidative stress increases in early hair loss, and family history plays a role; antioxidants may help future treatments.
11 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
10 citations,
May 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Coenzyme Q10 vesicular formulations can potentially treat androgenic alopecia by promoting hair growth and thickness.
8 citations,
October 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A spermidine-based supplement may help hair grow longer by keeping it in the growth phase.
5 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
3 citations,
February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
September 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document highlights advancements and findings in dermatology, including AI use, disease prevention, treatment efficacy, and the impact of conditions on patients' lives.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
May 1993 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
85 citations,
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.