April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Classifying alopecia helps diagnose and treat different types of hair loss accurately.
June 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose different hair diseases effectively.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.
The document discusses various treatments for different types of hair loss, including steroids, minoxidil, and anthralin.
Patient history is key in diagnosing hair loss types.
January 2015 in “Rawal Medical Journal” Telogen effluvium is the main cause of hair loss in women in Karak, followed by androgenetic alopecia.
December 2014 in “PubMed” A scalp biopsy can help confirm hair loss types when other methods don't provide a clear diagnosis.
June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
January 2013 in “Revista brasileira de medicina” The study concluded that hair loss treatments should be tailored to the specific type of alopecia and individual patient needs.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for monitoring hair and scalp diseases.
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.
October 2006 in “대한피부과학회지” Mesotherapy medications may help promote hair growth.
January 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Stress can cause and worsen hair loss, so managing stress is important for better hair health.
January 2005 in “한방재활의학과학회지” Most alopecia patients were young adults with oily scalps, often linked to stress and family history.
July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
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September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” The document lists dermatology topics across life stages and notes hair loss can affect self-esteem and early skin cancer treatment is crucial.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
January 2002 in “Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)” Herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss.
January 2000 in “대한피부과학회지” Hair loss was most commonly due to alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and telogen effluvium, with a higher number of cases in the 1990s and equal occurrence in men and women.