Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
June 2008 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Instructional sheets can help patients manage hair disorders.
Chronic hair diseases can severely impact mental health and self-confidence.
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February 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
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January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
February 2026 in “Psychiatria” Stress and emotional suppression can cause hair loss, so addressing both mental and physical health is important.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
January 2017 in “ScholarWorks - WMU (Western Michigan University)” Stopping SSRIs can reverse hair loss in some patients.
January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Female hair loss causes emotional distress and needs holistic treatment.
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September 2015 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Scalp cooling does not stop hair loss from radiotherapy.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Practitioners treating hair loss need better education and resources to overcome challenges like commercial bias and ethical dilemmas.
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April 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” The summary does not report the effectiveness of Stanozolol in treating Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
January 2017 in “International journal of science and research” Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
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January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
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January 1974 in “Leprosy Review” Punch grafting is useful for restoring hair to the inner eyebrow area after certain surgeries.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
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November 2022 in “BMC Women s Health” HER2-targeted or hormonal therapies improve quality of life for Sudanese breast cancer patients.
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December 1997 in “PubMed” Hair loss in men and women can cause stress, but new treatments are being developed due to better understanding of its causes.
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February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Fresh plasma transfusions did not help treat Leiner disease in an infant.
Psychosocial distress significantly contributes to hair loss in patients with pressure ulcers after hospital discharge.
Preventive measures during surgery can avoid hair loss complications.
June 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Alopecia areata deeply affects self-esteem and identity, needing both medical and emotional support.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichotillomania requires combined dermatology and psychiatry care for better management and quality of life.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
Ayurveda-based care may improve quality of life for breast cancer patients without serious side effects.