January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.
December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The new PRP treatment significantly improves hair growth.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Recent advances in hair loss treatments show significant progress.
124 citations,
August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
32 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP injections are not effective for long-term treatment of temporal triangular alopecia.
16 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Use good lighting, consistent positioning, and proper camera settings for effective hair disorder photos.
14 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A combination of methotrexate injections and CO2 laser treatment led to complete hair regrowth in two patients with hard-to-treat alopecia.
8 citations,
April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
31 citations,
October 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
7 citations,
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.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Inflammation and fibrosis are important factors in hair loss, but more research with better control samples is needed.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
9 citations,
November 2020 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair loss may link to weaker COVID-19 immunity, suggesting possible need for extra vaccine boost.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree that standardizing how PRP methods are reported could help compare results, but note that the link between PRP's contents and hair growth is unclear, and recommend avoiding split-scalp designs in future trials.
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors concluded that PRP injections were not significantly effective for treating lichen planopilaris and its variants and should not be used as the only treatment.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.
35 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.