research A descriptive study of alopecia patterns and their relation to thyroid dysfunction
Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
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research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research A novel PLEC nonsense homozygous mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) causes epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy and diffuse alopecia: a case report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Women
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Analyzing the laser‐light reflection from human hair fibers. II. Deriving a measure of hair luster
The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
research Radiation-induced Alopecia Treated with Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection
Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
research Physiological changes in scalp, facial and body hair after the menopause: a cross-sectional population-based study of subjective changes
After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
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 [Evaluation of vitamin B6 and calcium pantothenate effectiveness on hair growth from clinical and trichographic aspects for treatment of diffuse alopecia in women].
Vitamin B6 reduced hair loss in women with diffuse alopecia, but calcium pantothenate had no clear positive effect.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report and Literature Review
The document concludes that treatment can improve hair growth and symptoms in Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution.
research Diffuse scalp hair loss due to levothyroxine overdose
Too much levothyroxine can cause hair loss in infants.
research Female pattern hair loss in men: A distinct clinical variant of androgenetic alopecia
Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
research A case control study of relationship between body iron stores and non scarring diffuse hair loss in non menopausal women
Low iron levels may be linked to hair loss in non-menopausal women.
research Diffuse hair loss in Addison disease: A reason for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy screening
Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Among Hospital Staff: A Study of Prevalence, Types and a Comparison with General Population in a Secondary Hospital in China
Hospital staff have a higher rate of hair loss than the general population.
research Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of patients with alopecia and hypothyroidism: An observational study
Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Dysfunction of Hair Growth
Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
research Therapy experience in alopecia after COVID-19
The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
research Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content as a Best Indicator of Iron Deficiency in Female Patients with Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
research Cutaneous manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus in Pakistani children
Children with systemic lupus erythematosus have different skin symptoms than adults.
research Monilethrix: Beaded hair and hypotrichosis in a child
A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
research Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium
Low serum ferritin is linked to hair loss in women.
research Three Types of Alopecia in One Patient: A Case of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, and Telogen Effluvium
A thorough assessment and combined treatment are crucial for managing complex alopecia, especially in patients with skin of color.
research Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome Following Frey’s Surgery: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Unusual Feature Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: follow-up of a brazilian group
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
research CME examination
The document explains how to claim CME credit by diagnosing and treating hair loss conditions in two patient cases.
research Multiple drugs
Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
research The role of mimicking growth factors to control anagen phase: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.