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January 1989 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” A woman with complete hair loss and severe hyperthyroidism was successfully treated with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist” People with hair loss often have lower levels of zinc and copper in their blood.
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March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” There is no significant link between metabolic syndrome and alopecia areata.
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
Patients with lichen planopilaris have a higher risk of heart disease.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Erianin may effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting the immune system.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D and slightly lower copper levels, so these should be checked.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathic treatment can effectively treat alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain gut bacteria may protect against alopecia areata, while others may increase the risk.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
September 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to the development of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
January 2022 in “Consultant” The man's occipital hair loss was due to temporal triangular alopecia, not alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
January 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Prolactin levels and gene polymorphism are not linked to vitiligo severity but are related to BMI.
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
June 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Red blood cell folate levels are reliable indicators of long-term folate status in alopecia areata patients.
January 2017 in “Archives of clinical and biomedical research” Enhancing melanin's energy generation may help treat alopecia areata.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Cryotherapy may be an effective and simple treatment for mild hair loss with few side effects.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
January 2014 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Hair transplantation is safe and effective for permanent hair loss due to scarring, with high patient satisfaction.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Researchers found a new sign of fungal infection in some patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.