5 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
2 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No specific treatment for postpartum hair loss is proven effective.
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August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tick bites can cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata, and baricitinib may help regrow hair.
30 citations
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
December 2011 in “Korean journal of veterinary research” A Miniature Pinscher dog with hair loss and scaling was diagnosed with pattern alopecia and improved with melatonin treatment.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Osteoporosis International” A woman experienced hair loss after taking strontium ranelate for osteoporosis.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The Lancet” Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
January 2026 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair loss in a 23-year-old male.
April 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a teen with a unique pattern of alopecia areata.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
The arrector pili muscle plays a key role in hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
56 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating severe alopecia and related symptoms.
December 2024 in “PubMed” A man with a rare disease experienced late hair whitening and loss, but hair color returned, suggesting a good outlook.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies” Alopecia Areata Incognita causes sudden hair loss in young females but usually has a better outcome than other types.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
October 2021 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
July 2021 in “Clinical case reports and studies” Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
January 2022 in “مجلة جامعة المجمعه للعلوم الصحية” A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.