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October 2021 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss is common, especially among women, older people, and those with higher education and BMI. Stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes are key causes, but many don't seek medical help.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Low zinc levels might be linked to worse outcomes in various skin disorders.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” Iron deficiency without anemia can cause itching and other skin-related symptoms, and iron supplements may help.
January 2014 in “Cosmoderma” The document concludes that personalized treatment plans for hair loss in Asian men are necessary and more research is needed to develop effective guidelines.
January 2022 in “مجلة جامعة المجمعه للعلوم الصحية” A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
COVID-19 infection and vaccination are linked to hair loss, especially in women and those with nutritional deficiencies.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for hair loss focus on personalized and regenerative approaches for better results.
January 2024 in “Medicine” Hypothyroidism is often linked to the hair loss condition telogen effluvium.
January 2021 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study aims to understand the skin and hair characteristics of mothers and their babies, and how these may affect newborns' skin health and mothers' postpartum hair loss.
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September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
December 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
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May 2023 in “Cutis” Eating disorders can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and treatment.
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October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
November 2020 in “Holistic Nursing Practice” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, loss of taste and smell, skin changes, and eye problems.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.
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November 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, like rashes and lesions, which are more common in younger patients and can be linked to more severe complications.
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September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of teledermatology to treat skin conditions in low-income areas, despite challenges like poor photo quality.
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November 1990 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
December 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Refugee patients face long wait times for dermatology care, worsening health disparities.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
July 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” Most patients with chronic kidney disease had skin issues like paleness and dry skin, and treating these can improve their lives.