Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders need a holistic approach, including medical, cosmetic, and psychological support.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
October 2012 in “Humana Press eBooks” Grape seed extract is good for skin care, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.
August 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Medicine” The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.
September 2011 in “Cancer” Men who start losing hair at 20 may have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer later.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
The new all-natural shampoo treatment can prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth in new mothers.
December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer grafts than the manual technique.
April 2008 in “Companion Animal” The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
May 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Eating disorders can cause hair loss.
December 2004 in “Medicine” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
March 2004 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
November 2000 in “Current problems in dermatology” New treatments for hair loss and excessive hair growth show promise with few side effects and advancements in laser technology.
June 1998 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
January 1990 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Retinoids are important for treating skin conditions but should be used with caution due to serious side effects and risks during pregnancy.
August 1988 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis, but skepticism and funding issues limit tech use in clinics, and outdated single-drug cancer treatments may cause unnecessary side effects.