19 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.
37 citations,
August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
9 citations,
October 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The growth of the Epstein-Barr virus in the patient's cells was linked to the worsening of her lymphoma.
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
29 citations,
July 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
16 citations,
June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
7 citations,
September 1987 in “PubMed” Most hair loss cases are caused by four main conditions, and understanding them is key to treatment.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
3 citations,
April 1978 in “PubMed” The study concludes that traction alopecia, caused by hair styling, can help understand telogen effluvium, a condition of excessive hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Hair loss can be treated based on its type and cause, improving quality of life.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
34 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.
17 citations,
March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.
9 citations,
August 2001 in “PubMed” Hair loss can often be reversed with the right treatment.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
1 citations,
February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be caused by various factors and is managed with specific treatments like medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
September 2023 in “JPRAS Open” Botulinum Toxin A may help with hair growth and has some side effects; more research is needed.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
February 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps increase hair density in traction alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.