234 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Nutrafol® nutraceuticals improve hair thickness and strength.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Sebamed® shampoo effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
43 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “BMJ case reports” A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
12 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
12 citations
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January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia” Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
9 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” Most women in the study lost hair due to stress, fever, childbirth, surgery, or thyroid issues, with low hemoglobin levels also common.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
January 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Internal Medicine Journal” After severe COVID-19, 71% of patients experienced excessive hair shedding and thinning within 3 months due to factors like low oxygen levels, medication, stress, and autoimmune disease.
64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
17 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
19 citations
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May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Current Science” Most people in the surveyed area experience hair loss, but they are not aware of the role of diet, iron, hormones, genetics, and possibly water quality in causing it.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
83 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Herbal hair scrubs can effectively prevent and treat hair problems, boosting self-confidence.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” Herbal treatments are gaining interest as alternatives for hair loss.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
125 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.