February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for androgenetic alopecia are emerging, improving hair loss management.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” There is no significant link between metabolic syndrome and alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare hair regrowth pattern can occur in some people with alopecia areata.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
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November 2020 in “Central-European Journal of Immunology/Central European Journal of Immunology” Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
Combining vertical and horizontal sectioning improves scalp biopsy analysis for alopecia.
February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” Alopecia areata is a skin condition causing hair loss, and its exact cause is unknown, but it may involve biological mechanisms.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia, or common baldness, is the main cause of hair loss in men due to shrinking hair follicles from hormones, and it's normal but can be a problem if it's too much or too early.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.
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October 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Researchers identified a new hair loss pattern called "sisaipho type," where hair is lost across the scalp except around the edges.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
February 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss caused by genetics and hormones.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Understanding alopecia is crucial to improving care and addressing hair loss concerns.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
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October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 4-year-old had a rare type of hair loss that may have a good outcome.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.