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January 2022 in “Cureus” A man's hair grew back to almost normal 7 months after COVID-19 without needing treatment.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Stress can cause temporary hair loss, which usually gets better after the stress is gone.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
May 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Excessive hair loss can be an early sign of celiac disease.
January 2000 in “대한피부과학회지” Hair loss was most commonly due to alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and telogen effluvium, with a higher number of cases in the 1990s and equal occurrence in men and women.
Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
23 citations
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June 1976 in “PubMed” Crash dieting can cause temporary hair loss due to not getting enough energy for hair growth.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
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February 1990 in “Contact Dermatitis” Contact dermatitis may speed up hair loss in some cases.
Migrant and minority communities face higher rates of alopecia due to genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, needing better healthcare access and culturally aware treatments.
November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Good scalp care and mood help prevent hair loss; medical treatment or Minoxidil may be needed.
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March 1995 in “JAMA” The woman's hair loss is likely stress-related and should improve without treatment.
June 2025 in “Голова и шея.” COVID-19-related hair loss may be linked to blood flow disorders and inflammation.
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October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health” Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” COVID-19 infection is linked to temporary hair loss in Egyptian women.
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March 2019 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in non-menopausal women.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Hair loss can be treated based on its type and cause, improving quality of life.
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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June 1976 in “JAMA” Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” Ivermectin effectively treats hair loss syndrome in black-tailed deer.
Topical Minoxidil is effective for hair loss after COVID-19.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss is more common in summer and fall.
Sea cucumber extract reduces hair loss and improves scalp health after dyeing.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Severe itching from shingles can cause hair loss due to rubbing.
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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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April 1990 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and is hard to treat.