November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” No significant link between hair loss and iron or thyroid levels was found, but checking for deficiencies might still be useful.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” More severe hair loss and longer treatment improve results.
Personality traits significantly influence hair loss in women.
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July 1989 in “Archives of dermatological research” Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
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March 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss have lower vitamin D levels.
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August 2013 in “PubMed” Men with early-onset hair loss have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
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October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pressure-induced hair loss is rare, often reversible, and early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of General Medicine” Severe and early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.
February 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata in children requires thorough diagnosis and treatment due to its impact on quality of life and link to other autoimmune diseases.
December 2019 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that may be linked to stress and genetics, often requires psychological support, and has no set treatment.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” Men with early onset hair loss are more likely to have high uric acid levels.
August 2021 in “Consilium medicum” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss, but treatments like minoxidil can help.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
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November 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Large prostates link to more hair loss.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” Azelaic acid cream can effectively treat scalp hair loss.
October 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” High retinol intake may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
September 2014 in “Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications” Type II diabetes is not linked to hair loss in women.
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” COVID-19 can increase the risk of hair loss, especially in people over 40.
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October 2018 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Topical oxygen therapy may improve treatments for hair loss, acne, and chronic skin diseases with minimal side effects.
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.