March 2022 in “Wound practice & research” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
July 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of EGF in their blood than healthy people.
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September 1995 in “PubMed” Many drugs can cause temporary hair loss, which usually stops when the drug is discontinued.
February 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” New non-invasive techniques can improve diagnosis and treatment of scalp and hair diseases.
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March 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of Lupus Erythematosus Alopecia can prevent permanent hair loss, and various medications are effective.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using growth factors and microneedling shows promise for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Sesame and pumpkin seed oil can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.
AI can improve alopecia areata diagnosis with high accuracy.
Baricitinib is effective for Alopecia Areata but requires careful patient history evaluation.
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June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
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October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
July 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The journal covered various dermatology topics, including treatments, disease management, and research findings.
September 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hair extensions can worsen scalp conditions and should be avoided in those with alopecia.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Ruxolitinib cream may help treat severe hair loss in children.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
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June 2020 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss led to discovering she had lupus.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Clinical Research” Deuruxolitinib is FDA-approved for treating severe alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
June 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Ayurvedic treatments like leech therapy and turmeric-neem paste can effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
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.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.