26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
20 citations,
April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
9 citations,
November 2020 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
41 citations,
May 2001 in “PubMed” Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
25 citations,
June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The article explains how to tell apart and treat two common causes of hair loss in women.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
4 citations,
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
39 citations,
January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
34 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
95 citations,
January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
4 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
25 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.
May 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Healthcare professionals are selective in reading, while the public struggles to find reliable dermatology sources.
12 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
14 citations,
September 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride may not stop severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
40 citations,
May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Digital health platforms improve treatment for male pattern hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased awareness and research are needed to prevent hair loss from cosmetic procedures.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pressure-induced hair loss is rare, often reversible, and early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tight hairstyles under hijabs cause traction alopecia, worsened by prolonged wear.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
31 citations,
April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hCG diet and testosterone therapy can cause hair loss in some people.