2 citations
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” A 6-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss after mild COVID-19, which improved naturally in 8 months.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.
13 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
1 citations
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October 2000 in “Pediatrics in Review” 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.
January 2014 in “Astrocyte” Some drugs may cause hair loss in women.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
December 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Red stripes on nails and hair loss may occur after COVID-19.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
58 citations
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May 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps hair growth in alopecia areata by promoting blood vessel growth and cell survival.
October 1971 in “The BMJ” Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.
June 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The hair loss is likely due to a fade haircut.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” COVID-19 has increased hair loss, but many patients see regrowth within months.
14 citations
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 and its vaccines can cause hair loss, which is not serious and can improve with psychological support.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
January 2010 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Lack of Vitamin D receptors can cause hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by diet, hormones, and scalp issues, worsened by COVID-19, with treatments like minoxidil and hair transplants available.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 infection or vaccination may influence the development of alopecia areata, a type of hair loss.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
July 2018 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, so patients should be counseled to reduce anxiety.
April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports” A child's hair loss after Kawasaki disease may help understand the disease's autoimmune causes.
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.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Severe hair loss in women increases the risk of mental health issues, especially social anxiety.
December 2023 in “Damianus Journal of Medicine” Post-COVID-19 patients are at risk for hair loss.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
January 2005 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Hair loss may be linked to imbalances in trace elements.