85 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
67 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology”
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
66 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
44 citations
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” In Spain, dermatologists most commonly prescribe topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for male hair loss, and topical minoxidil and oral contraceptives for female hair loss. The use of oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil has significantly increased over the past three years.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps understand and manage traction alopecia in Black patients.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
December 2024 in “Texila international journal of public health” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors cicatricial alopecias, reducing the need for biopsies.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more testing for effectiveness and safety.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
32 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
26 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
9 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
14 citations
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October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Psoriasis patients are more likely to develop alopecia areata due to complex autoimmune interactions.
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
January 2015 in “Journal of Cytology and Histology” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
131 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.