6 citations
,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
Hair transplantation in women needs a personalized approach due to unique hair loss patterns and societal pressures.
8 citations
,
July 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
86 citations
,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
10 citations
,
January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Carbamazepine caused hair loss and skin eruptions in a woman, which improved after stopping the medication.
1 citations
,
August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tick bites can cause hair loss similar to alopecia areata, and baricitinib may help regrow hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a teen with a unique pattern of alopecia areata.
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The study concluded that female pattern hair loss is linked to psychological distress and is hard to diagnose and treat, with its causes still not fully understood.
January 2018 in “Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi tıp dergisi” The paper concludes that detailed patient history, skin exams, and lab tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating hair loss from diffuse alopecia.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Dermoscopes help tell FPHL apart from other hair loss types and can detect it early by identifying specific patterns.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
February 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
January 2005 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Antiandrogens like spironolactone can help treat female-pattern hair loss.
7 citations
,
January 1990 Spironolactone improved hair density and quality in women with hair loss.
5 citations
,
August 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.
1 citations
,
April 2022 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, and proper diagnosis by a specialist may be needed.
December 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
1 citations
,
January 2011 in “Journal of S C C J” Adenosine lotion improves hair thickness and density in women with thinning hair.
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be treated with topical treatments or hormone therapy depending on the cause.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
22 citations
,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
30 citations
,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
9 citations
,
December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
7 citations
,
December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
January 2025 in “TURKDERM” Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.