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Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.

The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.

Alopecia totalis/universalis is a severe form of hair loss where all body hair is lost.

No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.

Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.

Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.

A zinc-deficient diet stunted growth and affected organs in mice, with C57BL/6J mice showing more severe symptoms.

Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.

Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.

Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.

Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.

Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.

Oral Apremilast effectively treats alopecia areata in most patients.

Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.

Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.

L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.

Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.

SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.

The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.

People who get alopecia areata after age 50 usually have mild symptoms, high chances of hair regrowth, and often have other health conditions.

Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.

Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.

Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.

Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.

Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.