June 2021 in “Psychiatria Danubina” The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
24 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of movement disorders” Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
September 2025 in “Cureus” GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
6 citations
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February 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
35 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “European Psychiatry” Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
7 citations
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May 2016 in “SpringerPlus” Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
July 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The Ayurvedic program effectively manages hair loss due to iron deficiency anemia.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Nanotechnology therapies can help improve quality of life for those with hair loss.
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.
8 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of medicine and life” COVID-19 patients may experience hair loss, but it's not linked to their age or sex.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Wearing a ponytail often is linked to hair loss at the front of the scalp in Chinese women.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Medicine” Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Rinshō shinkeigaku” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” Machine learning can help find new ways to treat alopecia areata.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
July 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Escin may help treat hair loss by boosting a specific cell growth pathway.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
7 citations
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November 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Mogamulizumab can cause hair loss and skin rashes.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Botulinum toxin type A effectively reduces pain in hair loss disorders.
January 2025 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Calcium supplements improved bone deformities but not skin papules or hair loss.