5 citations
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August 2020 in “Advances in Hematology” Automatically measuring ferritin can help identify iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
49 citations
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October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
41 citations
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August 2007 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
21 citations
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March 2021 Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
13 citations
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February 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EF and PXE not closely related.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The BASP classification is effective for diagnosing pattern hair loss in Indian men and women.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
3 citations
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June 1989 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Some patients temporarily lost hair after a certain bowel surgery, but it grew back without needing special treatment.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata affects about 1.93% of people worldwide, with more women affected than men.
April 2024 in “REVISTA INTERDISCIPLINAR CIÊNCIAS MÉDICAS” COVID-19 increased hair loss, especially in women, linked to Azithromycin use and symptoms like fatigue and skin irritation.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher concentration of botulinum toxin A is safe and effective for treating hair loss in men and women.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “Cureus” Secukinumab for psoriasis may cause hair loss.
22 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal” Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
38 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
32 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
26 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating severe alopecia and related symptoms.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in adolescents, especially females, in northern Sudan.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.