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Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.
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research Chronic Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
research The Minigraft Revolution: Can We Keep up Ethically?
The article emphasizes the need for proper training and ethical practice in hair transplantation to prevent poor outcomes and psychological harm to patients.
research Spironolactone treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda-associated hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research [Adverse drug reactions on hair].
Some drugs can cause hair loss, increase hair growth, or change hair color, but stopping the drug usually reverses these effects.
research Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
research Metoprolol
Metoprolol and propranolol may cause hair loss.
research [Telogen effluvium following application of selenium disulfide in the guinea pig].
Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
research QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
research Exosomes and Hair Restoration
Exosomes, tiny cell-released particles, may help hair growth, but their exact role is unclear, they're not FDA-approved, and their unregulated use can cause side effects.
research Use of autologous platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PRP can increase hair density in women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research P226 Malassezia hyphae play possible roles in the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia
Malassezia fungi may contribute to hair loss and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
research Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Personalized Treatment of Trace Element and Vitamin Status in Men with Initial Stages of Androgenic Alopecia Treated with Conservative Therapy
Personalized vitamin and trace element treatment improves hair density and reduces hair loss in men with early-stage androgenic alopecia.
research Finasteride linked with suicidal ideation/self-harm
Finasteride may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
research Response to the letter to the editor; Androgenetic alopecia; drug safety and therapeutic strategies
Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
research Symposium 6-4 (SYP 6-4) : Recent progress in the treatment of male pattern hair loss: Lasers and devices
Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
research Androgenetic alopecia: a possible treatment and a relationship with hair greying. Assessment of the herbal mixture Xiantene for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and a relationship between early hair greying and the progression of androgenetic alopecia
The herbal mixture Xiantene may help treat common baldness, and men who grey early tend to be less bald but more grey.
research Contemporary alternatives in the diagnostics and therapy of female androgenetic alopecia
Female hair loss is influenced by genetics and hormones, often starting in middle age or after hormonal changes.
research Response to Article “Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia” (J Dermatol, 29, 665-669, 2002)
Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
research Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Introduction
The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
research Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
research Postgraduate seminar in pediatric dermatology
Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.
research Severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research Gender differences in skin: A review of the literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health
New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
research Safety Analysis of Panax Ginseng in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review
Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
research Madarosis: A marker of many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.