research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
research Histopathology of alopecia: a clinicopathological approach to diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research Bibbidi bobbidi bald: Two “hairowing” tales of Princess Package hairstyles
Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research A non-invasive study of alopecia in Japanese macaques Macaca fuscata
About 20% of Japanese macaques had head alopecia, and stress and environment might cause hair loss.
research Clinical correlation
The conclusion is that detailed clinical descriptions help pathologists diagnose hair loss conditions more accurately.
research Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Telogen effluvium
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research A Hospital-based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research Alopecia in children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Histopathology of non-scarring alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Obsessive-compulsive skin disorders: a novel classification based on degree of insight
The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
research A trichobezoar in a child with undiagnosed celiac disease: A case report
A gluten-free diet stopped a child's hair-eating behavior and suggested she had celiac disease.
research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders
Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.
research Trichoscopic evaluation of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
research Index of Suspicion
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
research Hair disorders associated with post-COVID-19 infection in females: a cross-sectional study
About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Therapeutic inhibition of keratinocyte TRPV3 sensory channel by local anesthetic dyclonine
Dyclonine can effectively reduce skin issues by inhibiting the TRPV3 channel.
research Illuminating microflora: shedding light on the potential of blue light to modulate the cutaneous microbiome
Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
research Regenerative Medicine of Epidermal Structures
New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
research Psychocutaneous disease
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
research Trichotillomania in Children
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp, and parents may not notice; stress can trigger it, and asking detailed questions helps in diagnosis and treatment.
research Annals of General Psychiatry An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia in a young African American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
research Trichotillomania Triggered by Vitamin D Deficiency and Resolving Dramatically With Vitamin D Therapy
A girl's hair-pulling condition improved greatly after she started vitamin D treatment.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research Madarosis, milphosis, eyelash trichomegaly, and dermatochalasis
The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.