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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
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January 2023 in “Mycopathologia” A woman's hair loss and scalp swelling, caused by a fungal infection, was wrongly treated but eventually cured with Terbinafine, emphasizing its effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Sodium valproate can cause reversible hair loss in some patients.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” The food supplement improved hair growth and strength in people with a certain type of hair loss and had no major side effects.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.
May 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman with a rare scalp condition causing a thick scalp and hair loss didn't improve with steroid treatment.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Dupilumab helped a 4-year-old grow hair back after another treatment failed.
July 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin may stop hair loss from Discoid lupus erythematosus.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in a child was an early sign of Crohn's disease.
November 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” Minoxidil is effective for promoting hair growth and has various dermatological uses.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
31 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
Glass ceiling syndrome is linked to stress-related hair loss in female healthcare workers.
November 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” A protein from fat-derived stem cells, DKK1, is linked to hair loss and blocking it may help treat alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Younger people are at a higher risk for Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution than previously thought, with common symptoms and possible involvement of mast cells in its development.
219 citations
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September 2016 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Trichotillomania is different from OCD and is best treated with habit reversal therapy and specific medications.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new device improves hair transplant success for people of African descent by considering skin thickness and firmness.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sheep-derived factors improve human hair cell clustering, which may help hair growth.
July 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” PRP is a good alternative or addition to minoxidil for treating hair loss.
Exosome therapy is the most effective for hair growth, but it's experimental and expensive.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.