47 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” January 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” May 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people experience hair loss after COVID-19 infection.
August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be caused by various factors and is managed with specific treatments like medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPS1 loss in balding scalp areas contributes to hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
3 citations
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February 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
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August 1978 in “PubMed” Many women's hair loss is due to health issues, medication, nutrition, or stress.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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June 1981 in “PubMed” Whisker hair in young people might predict severe future hair loss.
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January 1971 Hormones, especially androgens, affect hair growth and can cause hair loss or excess hair in both men and women.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
November 2005 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Hair count is important to distinguish between genetic hair thinning (Androgenetic Alopecia) and hair thinning caused by disrupted hair growth (Chronic Telogen Effluvium).
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by diet, hormones, and scalp issues, worsened by COVID-19, with treatments like minoxidil and hair transplants available.
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.
159 citations
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August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.