August 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
January 2011 in “Healthcare Informatics Research” Hair loss is significantly linked to symptoms like dry hair, scalp issues, addiction to tobacco or coffee, anxiety, and digestive problems.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conference highlighted new diagnostic tools, the role of genetics in hair loss, and emerging treatments.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Videodermoscopy better identifies female hair loss than clinical diagnosis.
June 2020 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
March 2020 in “Journal of Laser Applications” Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
July 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” Extracts improve hair growth in alopecia.
July 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Receding hairlines in men are uneven, with the right side larger than the left.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
January 2019 in “Can Tho University Journal of Science” The nanosilica-curcumin-bromelain complex speeds up wound healing and hair growth in burns.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Polydioxanone threads can effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair re-growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing a quick and relatively painless treatment option.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from human stem cells, which could potentially be used to treat hair loss.
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February 2009 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with therapy and medication.
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March 2016 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical retinoids effectively improve photodamaged skin.