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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss and texture changes.
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July 2019 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” The lotion CG428 did not show effectiveness in treating permanent hair loss in breast cancer survivors.
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July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplantation can be safe for well-controlled, stable psoriasis patients with proper care.
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January 2022 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Some drugs can cause changes to your hair.
Beard transplants are becoming more popular due to improved techniques and fashion trends.
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January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” New understanding of hair loss could lead to better treatments.
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June 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Janus kinase inhibitors can regrow hair in alopecia areata but may cause side effects and hair loss may return if treatment stops.
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October 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Environmental Science” Synthetic cosmetics can harm health and the environment.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
High CCL11 levels may indicate poor response to baricitinib in severe alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Permanent makeup can cause delayed allergic reactions, but they can be managed with proper treatment.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sequential therapy with dupilumab and baricitinib improved hair regrowth and atopic dermatitis in a child without adverse reactions.
New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
May 2021 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.