22 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Hair loss is common, influenced by genetics and androgens, and can affect mental health.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Most men with hair loss worry, try self-treatments, and delay doctor visits due to cost, uncertainty, and embarrassment.
21 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair care products don't cause hair loss if used correctly.
21 citations
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
20 citations
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” Hair loss from cancer treatment is very distressing for women due to its impact on self-image and social stigma.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
19 citations
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September 2016 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
19 citations
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July 2012 in “Biotechnic & Histochemistry” Less AgNOR protein production is linked to hair loss.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Internal Medicine” Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Some medicinal plants may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
18 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Mesotherapy for hair loss can sometimes cause more hair loss and scarring.
18 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
18 citations
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August 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Liposomal IGF-1 safely and effectively treats hair loss in hamsters.
18 citations
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October 1984 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lithium therapy may cause temporary hair loss, with possible regrowth if treatment is stopped or continued.
17 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
17 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific reports” Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
17 citations
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
17 citations
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August 2002 in “AIDS” Indinavir and ritonavir therapy can cause reversible hair loss.
17 citations
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November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause hair loss.
16 citations
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April 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” More inflammation leads to faster and worse hair loss in women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
16 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
16 citations
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May 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.