2 citations
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August 2021 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” The COVID-19 pandemic has increased hair loss and psychological distress in women.
39 citations
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
63 citations
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October 1972 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Hair loss can happen after a fever caused by Rickettsia conorii infection.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
December 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” COVID-19 recovery can lead to temporary hair loss called telogen effluvium.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Patients with long COVID after Omicron had fewer hospitalizations and milder symptoms but more fatigue, insomnia, and cough compared to those with Delta.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Old people have less hair because their hair follicles don't regenerate as well, not because of fewer stem cells, and a protein called follistatin might help reactivate hair growth.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
31 citations
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many Hijabi women worry about hair loss, but fewer actually experience it.
59 citations
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September 2007 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The TRPV3 gene mutation affects hair growth by keeping mice in the growth phase longer, which could help treat hair loss.
39 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing Wnt signaling can lead to more or less hair growth and might help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Breast Cancer Basic and Clinical Research” Subcutaneous trastuzumab improves some symptoms and doesn't harm overall quality of life in breast cancer patients.
January 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
November 2020 in “Holistic Nursing Practice” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, loss of taste and smell, skin changes, and eye problems.
Topical Minoxidil is effective for hair loss after COVID-19.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” No significant difference in iron deficiency between women with or without hair loss.
February 2023 in “Journal of medical primatology” Pair housing reduces stress behaviors and health issues in quarantined rhesus macaques.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” During the COVID-19 lockdown, there were fewer cases of mild skin issues and more cases of stress-related skin conditions.
December 2021 in “Turkderm” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology patients, more stress-related skin conditions during the crisis, and a rise in contact dermatitis after, with ongoing concerns for public health and treatment delays.
19 citations
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August 1993 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
27 citations
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December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectious hair loss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.
November 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Microneedling, PRP therapy, and pharmacological treatments show promise for hair loss, but more research is needed.
December 2021 in “Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Early treatment of pediatric lupus-related eye issues is crucial to prevent vision loss.
47 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
ACA from Alpinia galanga may prevent testosterone-related hair loss.