Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
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May 2001 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A cat's hyperactivity and hair loss were caused by eating valproic acid but improved after stopping access to the drug.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
28 citations
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May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
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January 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
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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.
November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
The document concludes that non-endocrine alopecia in pets varies in treatment effectiveness and often has a poor prognosis, especially in cats.
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March 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Most dogs with alopecia had higher than normal levels of certain hormones, but hair loss might not always be linked to these hormone changes.
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Different hair loss types need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” A woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia experienced unusual hair growth after using a specific topical lotion.
October 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” Otoplasty can cause permanent hair loss if bandages are too tight.
98 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
March 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” An 18-year-old with hair loss saw hair regrowth after treatments combining microneedling, cupping, medication, and oil application.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
51 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
16 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Higher social status is linked to earlier diagnosis and better treatment results for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in women.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.