May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Most Indian men aged 50-55 have a safe area for hair transplants, but selection should be careful to avoid overharvesting.
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January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia” Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No specific treatment for postpartum hair loss is proven effective.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.
December 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Hair follicles are thinner in alopecia patients, especially in alopecia areata.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Scalp cooling might reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but evidence is weak and other treatments are being tested.
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lipedematous alopecia causes permanent hair loss due to increased scalp fat.
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April 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” Children's hair loss differs from adults, with alopecia areata being most common.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking fluconazole for fungal infections might cause hair loss after about 3 months.
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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.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
May 2021 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” An 11-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease experienced hair loss that improved after treatment.
March 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have fewer terminal hairs, phenol in nail surgery is safe, and a new hair transplant method is faster and less damaging.
January 2006 in “Bohn Stafleu van Loghum eBooks” Long-term use of finasteride can help treat hair loss.
Minoxidil and finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for hair loss caused by genetic and hormonal factors, but their effectiveness is often doubted, indicating a need for new treatments.
September 2022 in “Health and Medical Journal” Minoxidil and oral antioxidants helped improve hair growth in a patient with hair loss due to lupus.
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May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Changing estrogen levels during menopause might affect genes related to body rhythms and cause increased hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining PRP with microneedling and minoxidil may help treat severe hair loss.
March 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Women with telogen effluvium have lower levels of VEGF, which may contribute to their hair loss.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
December 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Thinner hair follicle structures are linked to non-scar alopecia.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles in adult skin but may increase cancer risk.
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
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August 1988 in “Histopathology” The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.