43 citations
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.
130 citations
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January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
27 citations
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October 1999 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
12 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
4 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” High doses of fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
2 citations
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October 2000 The investigation found no work-related causes for employee hair loss at Equifax Payment Services, and the environment was not hazardous.
2 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The paper concludes that creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration is important for facial aesthetics and involves careful planning and realistic expectations.
2 citations
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
1 citations
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March 1995 in “JAMA” The woman's hair loss is likely stress-related and should improve without treatment.
November 2025 in “Healthcare” Zinc levels don't significantly affect hair loss, so testing for zinc isn't necessary.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
16 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
January 2026 in “Bandung Conference Series Medical Science” Wearing a hijab does not cause hair loss.
October 2025 in “INSOLOGI Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi” Pacing leaf extracts can promote hair growth in rabbits, but minoxidil works better.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Medunab” Low ferritin levels are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
5 citations
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January 2020
2 citations
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July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking fluconazole for fungal infections might cause hair loss after about 3 months.
June 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” COVID-19 may cause increased hair loss, but the exact reason is unclear and standard hair loss treatments are recommended.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Biotin supplements significantly improve hair loss in people with telegon effluvium who lack biotin.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
September 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 may cause a common type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
65 citations
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” COVID-19 may cause early hair loss similar to classic temporary hair loss, with further research needed.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.