2 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
Stress can cause hair loss and trigger autoimmunity by damaging hair follicle cells.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell technology may improve hair loss treatments by providing more effective and personalized options.
90 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Artificial hair implantation using scaffolds is possible and PHDPE is more biocompatible than ePTFE.
15 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
44 citations
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July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FUE hair transplants are generally safe but require careful planning to avoid rare complications.
25 citations
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplants are mostly safe but can have minor complications.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
54 citations
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
41 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Use finasteride, minoxidil, and follicular unit transplantation for hair loss treatment.
40 citations
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
172 citations
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
4 citations
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
105 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
305 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
203 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
27 citations
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August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.