193 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
169 citations
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November 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Prepubertal girls have higher sex steroid levels than boys, possibly leading to earlier puberty.
144 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
143 citations
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September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.
91 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.
88 citations
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February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
58 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
50 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” Men who go bald before 30 may have a higher risk of heart disease.
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
30 citations
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March 1980 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Adrenal androgens are important for puberty and are influenced by genetics.
15 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
12 citations
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February 2003 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia can affect adolescents, impacting self-esteem, but minoxidil's effectiveness for them is unclear.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss in women often starts in their late 20s and peaks after 50, and it's different from male hair loss.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Prurigo pigmentosa mainly affects middle-aged White and Asian women, often linked to a ketogenic diet, and is best treated with oral antibiotics.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia also lose facial hair and the condition may be linked to hormone levels and sunscreen use.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Early hair loss may indicate future prostate issues.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “European Journal of Translational Myology” Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients experienced shortness of breath, dry cough, fever, muscle pain, and fatigue.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Early diagnosis of Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei can lead to better, personalized treatments.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Preprints.org” Ethnic Indian women with PCOS face significant care gaps, needing better support and information.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A rare skin condition caused droopy and outward-turning eyelids in a patient.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Reviews for Medical and Health Sciences .” More lesions mean more severe alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Cancers” Men with male pattern baldness may have a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
July 2025 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Alopecia areata in children shows varied symptoms and may involve nails, needing further evaluation for other health issues.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Social media doesn't significantly influence treatment choices for hair loss, but better education on options is needed.