18 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
109 citations
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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.
81 citations
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
4 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and involves immune system disruptions.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” Alopecia areata may be treated by using EGCG to balance immune cells and reduce inflammation.
198 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
176 citations
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August 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
72 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
57 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
52 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
47 citations
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April 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
35 citations
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March 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
24 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The laser scanner device was more effective at increasing hair density than the laser hat in treating androgenic alopecia.