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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical negative results” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” MS treatments can cause significant hair loss, affecting mental health.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The man's hair turned white suddenly but returned to normal on its own in 6 months.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” Baldness is linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease, but not to its severity.
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January 1996 It's hard to tell male pattern baldness from other types because symptoms can be similar.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pigtail hair is a sign of new hair growth and should be recognized in hair loss conditions like acute telogen effluvium.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding cells age faster due to stress, suggesting stress-targeting treatments for hair loss.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Young men with scalp psoriasis and hair loss fears may develop compulsive scalp behaviors needing attention.
November 2016 in “Der Hautarzt” Hair thinning on top of the head is common in female androgenetic alopecia.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
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June 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with hair loss should use strong sun protection to prevent scalp skin cancer.
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.
June 2025 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Thorough scalp examination is crucial for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita in men with diffuse hair loss.
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October 1972 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
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February 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Scalpoo® shampoo effectively increases hair thickness and reduces shedding.