October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
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August 2022 in “Cutis” Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
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March 2021 in “Cutis” Some breast cancer treatments, like taxanes, can cause long-term hair loss.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Less attractive male venture capitalists take more risks influenced by entrepreneurs' looks, while more attractive ones are generally risk-tolerant.
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July 2023 in “Cutis” Scalp rolling might help regrow hair in people with a hair loss condition called Alopecia Areata.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Anwuligan may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
Higher bad cholesterol levels are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The man was diagnosed with lupus and improved with treatment.
December 2022 in “OBG Management” The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
December 2020 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Cutis” CCCA is a common, scarring hair loss in Black women that needs early detection.
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March 2012 in “Hiroshima University Acedemic Information Repository (Hiroshima University)” Kainar syndrome symptoms may be linked to nuclear test exposure effects.
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January 2023 in “Cutis” The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Different types of alopecia cause hair loss due to immune system issues, with some allowing regrowth and others causing permanent loss.
Children with alopecia areata need supportive care and off-label treatments due to a lack of approved options.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
Trichodysplasia spinulosa can occur after a heart transplant due to immunosuppressive drugs.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Biofibre ® 4.0 hair implants are safe and satisfy most patients with hair loss.
Tofacitinib helped a woman with total-body hair loss grow her hair back.
February 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” Low zinc levels in hair and serum are linked to chronic hair loss.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in some people.
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June 2023 in “Sciential - McMaster Undergraduate Science Journal” Scalp cooling effectively prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.