29 citations
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August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
September 2025 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Micronutrient levels and thyroid function likely don't affect scarring alopecias.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Most women with excessive hair growth (hirsutism) also experience a common type of non-scarring hair loss called Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
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.
1 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine are the most effective treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
95 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-inflammatory diets may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
21 citations
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April 2025 in “MedComm” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss, and more research is needed to fully understand and treat it effectively.
November 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Light-based therapies show promise as safe treatments for hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Immunology Research” Changing the pin and cupola setup reduced hair loss in Orthodox Jews using skull-caps.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” Early treatment of scalp infections can prevent permanent hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
182 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.
186 citations
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The treatment is effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, but not for total or universal hair loss.
1 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Genes” Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.
4 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” Alopecia should be treated as a medical condition because it may increase the risk of serious diseases and psychological issues.
August 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Noninvasive treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and low-light laser therapy can help with hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanoparticle drug delivery could improve alopecia areata treatment.