research Initial Office Evaluation of Hair Loss in Adult Women
Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.
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research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
research Single hair fiber assessment techniques to discriminate between mineral oil and coconut oil effect on hair physical properties
Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
research Follicular unit extraction hair transplant.
FUE hair transplants offer minimal scarring and are good for short hairstyles but are time-consuming and can be costly.
research Hair loss.
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research 85: Development and Pilot Test of a Traction Alopecia Prevention Curriculum on Knowledge, Concern, and Hair Care Practices in Middle School Students
The program increased awareness of traction alopecia but didn't significantly change hairstyling habits.
research Effects of oral minoxidil on serum VEGF and hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia
Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
research Review of Herbal Hair Oil
Herbal hair oils promote hair growth effectively with minimal side effects.
research Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
research A review on Hair Loss & Damage
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
research Non-invasive method distinguishes chronic telogen effluvium from mild female pattern hair loss: clinicopathological correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Dermoscopic Approach to Nonscarring Alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
research Scalp lesions, in images
Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
research The Histopathology of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
research Diagnosis: Alopecia areata or not?
Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Rapunzel syndrome: a rare form of trichobezoar in the stomach with some extension into the small intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research Index of Suspicion
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
research Hair disorders associated with post-COVID-19 infection in females: a cross-sectional study
About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
research Clinical approach to focal hairless patch with dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
research Histopathology of non-scarring alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Psychocutaneous disease
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
research A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania
Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
research Alopecia in three macaque species housed in a laboratory environment
Different monkey species in a lab showed varying levels of hair loss due to factors like type, sex, age, season, and living conditions.
research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
research The self in the obsessive–compulsive-related disorders: hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.