8 citations
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April 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” Children's hair loss differs from adults, with alopecia areata being most common.
The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
January 2022 in “Consultant” The man's occipital hair loss was due to temporal triangular alopecia, not alopecia areata.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early dermatological referrals are important for women and girls with Turner syndrome to improve life quality.
4 citations
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November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is a rare skin condition treated effectively with zinc supplements, and early diagnosis is key.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Zinc supplements effectively treat inherited zinc deficiency in infants.
34 citations
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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.
July 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Hair loss in rural Indian children is often due to malnutrition, poor grooming, stress, and infections.
53 citations
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” The document suggests a possible link between Crohn's disease and Johne's disease and calls for more research.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
17 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lithium can cause skin changes similar to mycosis fungoides.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
2 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that aging hair follicle stem cells change behavior, leading to hair loss, but drugs targeting these cells may help restore hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting specific biomarkers and immune signals is more effective and safer for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
Activating certain hair follicle cells could prevent hair loss from cancer treatments.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation improves life quality by addressing scars, aging, and genetic flaws, but is limited by the availability of the patient's own hair for donation.