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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Trichoscopy is an effective, noninvasive method for early diagnosis of Female Pattern Hair Loss.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
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November 1968 in “The Lancet” Malnourished Andean Indian children had abnormal hair roots compared to healthy children.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
Advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and technology have improved hair loss detection and restoration, with some types being reversible.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair grew back after stopping acitretin for psoriasis and getting steroid treatment, and low vitamin D might be linked to alopecia severity.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The hair shedding scale accurately identifies abnormal hair shedding in women with long hair, with grades 5 and 6 indicating excessive shedding.
March 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests ways to improve treatment by targeting immune issues.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Western India is common and often linked to metabolic syndrome.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and assesses the severity of androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment significantly improved hair regrowth in a child with Alopecia Universalis.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining DPCP with PRP doesn't improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society” Combining methotrexate and corticosteroids can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
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November 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib helped regrow hair in patients with severe alopecia areata after other treatments failed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and quality of life in severe alopecia areata patients.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Arab Board Medical Journal” Tofacitinib effectively regrows hair in alopecia areata patients, especially in younger individuals, with manageable side effects.
May 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Tofacitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata, but more research on long-term safety is needed.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
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May 2008 in “Nature Precedings” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.