89 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
64 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
60 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
54 citations
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January 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scarring alopecia affects different hair follicle stem cells than nonscarring alopecia, and the infundibular region could be a new treatment target.
26 citations
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August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
26 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair loss can occur when stomach cancer spreads to the scalp.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “Veterinary dermatology” A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” Human placenta helps hair grow back after chemotherapy by blocking cell death and increasing hair follicle growth.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVF-dermoscopy is a useful tool for accurately diagnosing types of alopecia, especially in people with lighter skin.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
2 citations
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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a promising non-invasive tool for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
November 2025 in “The Bioscan.” Pix Liquida may help treat alopecia areata.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Experts created guidelines for treating hair loss in Egypt, focusing on personalized care.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
19 citations
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June 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
203 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.
November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Videodermoscopy better identifies female hair loss than clinical diagnosis.
2 citations
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December 2018 Alopecia frontal fibrosante affects facial vellus hair and can be diagnosed with dermatoscopy.
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.