6 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
179 citations
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September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
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.
27 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Mixing platelet-rich plasma with triamcinolone acetonide can potentially improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
13 citations
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October 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
10 citations
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April 2003 in “Clinical neurology and neurosurgery” Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can cause temporary brain issues that may improve on their own.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil does not increase pericardial effusions in alopecia patients.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology/The Indian journal of pharmacology” Higher doses of the medication valproate can cause hair loss, which may stop when the dose is lowered or the medication is stopped.
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.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
4 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Case Reports in Infectious Diseases” Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” A 20-year-old woman with a rare form of Turner syndrome showed improvement with hormonal therapy and needs comprehensive care.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Cureus” A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Педиатр” Endocrine diseases in children often cause skin changes like dryness, redness, acne, hair loss, and more.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
1 citations
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March 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenic alopecia (AA) in Indian women is rarely reported, with varying severity and patterns, and hair pull tests and trichograms help understand it better.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
December 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss in the Indian population.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scalp disease in dermatomyositis causes significant symptoms and has unique features.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.