98 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Two people had unusual ring-shaped hair loss due to an autoimmune disorder.
January 2013 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
60 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
July 2024 in “LA CIENCIA AL SERVICIO DE LA SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN” The condition is harmless, doesn't worsen, and needs no invasive treatment.
July 2025 in “Health Sciences” A 7-year-old girl with non-scarring alopecia will have hair follicle transplantation to improve her quality of life.
67 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
9 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
5 citations
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
January 2014 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Hair transplantation is safe and effective for permanent hair loss due to scarring, with high patient satisfaction.
November 2023 in “Scientific Repository of Open Access of Portugal (RCAAP)” Severe alopecia areata in children can signal future autoimmune issues.
The man has patchy hair loss likely due to alopecia areata.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
4 citations
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May 1999 in “PubMed” Some medications can cause reversible hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Current treatments for non-scarring alopecia have limited effectiveness and side effects, while natural remedies may offer safer alternatives but need more research.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Scalp micropigmentation offers a versatile solution for hair loss and scalp scarring.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
9 citations
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October 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
59 citations
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August 2018 in “The oncologist” Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Pediatric hair loss requires personalized treatment based on cause and severity, with specialist support.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
8 citations
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January 2020 Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss, and certain hair features can suggest its presence.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss affects quality of life, and options like wigs and scalp treatments can help when medical solutions aren't enough.