18 citations
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March 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss in women can be due to abnormal hair growth cycles or damaged hair follicles, with the most common type being androgenetic alopecia; treatment varies by cause, and the psychological impact is significant.
6 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
4 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert review of dermatology” Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
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June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
May 2026 in “Research Square” TikTok can educate about alopecia, but more accurate content from medical professionals is needed.
October 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Trends in Medical Research” Rosemary shows promise in treating alopecia, similar to minoxidil, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of hair loss have unique cellular changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
November 2012 in “South African Family Practice” The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
52 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can effectively treat various hair loss conditions, improve hair count, thickness, and density, and potentially speed up results when combined with surgical techniques.
49 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
44 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
25 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
21 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2002 in “Piel” Postmenopausal women may experience frontal hairline and eyebrow loss due to cicatricial fibrosis.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Asthma may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may run in families.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia in children are crucial for managing physical and psychological impacts.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tick bites can cause temporary hair loss similar to alopecia areata in some people.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for hair loss focus on personalized and regenerative approaches for better results.
December 2025 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” Hesperidin may help reduce hair loss by protecting hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Injectable minoxidil may be effective for hair loss but is costly and requires more research.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.