July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
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February 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery recommends that hair restoration surgeons should be skilled in diagnosing and treating hair loss, ensuring patient safety, optimizing aesthetic results, and managing complications.
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February 2005 in “The Lancet” Hair loss may be linked to cardiovascular health problems.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
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September 2021 Stress from medical training is linked to hair loss in students.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
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January 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” RCM and dermoscopy help identify different types of hair loss in children.
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February 2021 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Hair loss may be a delayed side effect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children after COVID-19.
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August 2023 in “Cutis” Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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December 2010 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” The book helps veterinarians understand and treat hair loss in animals.
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
Ritlecitinib is a new treatment for severe hair loss in people 12 and older.
September 2024 in “PubMed” Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic female service members have the highest rates of hair loss.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with afro-textured hair often feel misunderstood by dermatologists regarding hair loss.
December 2023 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, but specialists can help treat it.
Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
July 2023 in “Veterinary pathology” White-tailed deer can get a hair loss condition that might make them more vulnerable to environmental threats.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Robert S. Haber concluded that hair transplant surgeons must master scalp biopsy techniques to quickly diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dhaka Medical College” Lower iron levels are linked to longer hair loss.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Trichoscopy is a quick, non-invasive way to measure hair density and thickness, helping diagnose hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
May 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” M type hair loss is the most common in Pakistani men.