June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should know hair prosthetic options to better help alopecia patients.
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June 2001 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”
September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal” Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
December 2025 in “ILDS-DEV”
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
January 1998 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Hair loss can be caused by hormones and genetics.
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata are generally safe with mostly mild side effects and a low rate of treatment withdrawal.
July 2022 in “Fakumi Medical Journal” There is a significant relationship between androgenic alopecia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib significantly regrows hair in nasal, genital, and beard areas for severe alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
June 2023 in “Diyala Journal of Medicine” Alopecia areata is more common in young males and often linked to stress.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
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August 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
The hydrogel with 20% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was the best for potential therapeutic use.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
October 2023 in “Journal of Gandhara medical and dental sciences” Quarantine increased hair fall, especially in young women, with no direct link to short sun exposure.
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
January 2012 in “Medical Journal of Babylon” July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss in women doesn't increase cancer risk.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Many women with PCOS have hair loss, linked to age, hirsutism, sleep issues, and smoking.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
December 2025 in “Dermatology The American Medical Journal” JAK inhibitors are effective for long-term management of alopecia areata.
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors do not improve hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia but may prevent further hair loss.