July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
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January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
32 citations
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December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
17 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss, with most side effects being mild and reversible.
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
29 citations
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January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
January 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal” A young goat with skin issues improved with medication and supplements.
August 2023 in “Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology ISSN 2959-6386 (online)” New technologies help better understand and treat inflammatory skin diseases.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
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January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Preprints.org” Alopecia areata in Romania has a high economic burden, with significant costs and unequal healthcare access.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic and biochemic treatments led to hair regrowth and improved confidence in a man with hair loss.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” Minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment, with pharmacists enhancing its benefits.
16 citations
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March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
February 2024 in “Recima21” Covid-19 can cause hair loss due to immune and psychological factors.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Intradermal dutasteride effectively and safely improves hair growth in early-stage androgenetic alopecia.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
3 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Higher stress levels may worsen alopecia areata, suggesting stress management is important for treatment.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling can effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
47 citations
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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
37 citations
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October 2014 in “Maturitas” Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.