April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
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November 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Early and accurate diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss is crucial for effective treatment and better outcomes.
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Vitamin D supplements might help reduce hair fall.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports” Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
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July 2023 in “Current Developments in Nutrition”
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
January 2011 in “Guangdong Medical Journal” Low Vitamin D receptor levels in hair follicles may contribute to alopecia areata.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.
July 2018 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, so patients should be counseled to reduce anxiety.
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January 2011 in “Journal of UOEH” Autoimmune hair loss may be linked to increased Th1 and Th17 cells and decreased Th2 cells.
May 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss due to stress, treatment drugs, psychological impact, and pandemic-related stress.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher DKK-1 levels found in hair loss patients; L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, L-threonate, and ginsenoside F2 may help promote hair growth.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss link to severe COVID-19 unclear.
Asian hair's unique features make hair loss management and surgery more challenging.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Hair loss in young adults is common and varies in pattern, cause, and type.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” Vitamin D is crucial for health, and deficiency can cause hair loss and other health issues.
Migrant and minority communities face higher rates of alopecia due to genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, needing better healthcare access and culturally aware treatments.
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking fluconazole for fungal infections might cause hair loss after about 3 months.
July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Many people with hair loss have low vitamin D levels.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Vitamin D might help treat alopecia areata.
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March 2012 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Most lupus patients in the study experienced hair loss, which greatly affected their mental and social well-being.
November 2022 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” COVID-19 can cause hair loss in both severe and mild cases, often affecting women.