January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Yoga Prana Vidya healing can effectively treat hair loss in children.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective and safe for severe hair loss treatment over 6 months.
20 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
January 2025 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish alopecia areata incognita from androgenetic alopecia in men for proper treatment.
115 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different ethnic groups have unique hair growth patterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.
16 citations
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July 2017 in “Rheumatology and Therapy” Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
47 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
6 citations
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems, including serious conditions, and patients should be monitored closely.
December 2021 in “Aegean journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.
July 2014 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The document concluded with a call for article submissions for the 2014 Writing Awards.
222 citations
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
7 citations
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February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” Renal histology is crucial for diagnosing simultaneous SLE and IgG4RD.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using tretinoin and hydroquinone can speed up the fading of skin pigmentation.
May 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people experience hair loss after COVID-19 infection.
79 citations
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April 1996 in “JAMA” Taking too many selenium supplements can cause serious health problems like hair loss and fatigue.
67 citations
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January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
27 citations
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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.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Internal Medicine” Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of anesthesia” A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
12 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.
11 citations
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July 1968 in “JAMA” Itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Autoimmune reactions may cause both alopecia areata and HAM.
5 citations
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March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” A man was poisoned with thallium, treated successfully, but still had some nerve issues after 6 months.
5 citations
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December 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman experienced rapid hair loss after taking albendazole, but it started to improve when she stopped the medication.
4 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.